What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director for Student Success position at Colgate University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Category Professional/Administrative
Position Title Assistant Director for Student Success
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Division Dean of the Faculty
Department Center for Learning, Teaching and Research
Hiring Wage/Salary Range $60,410 to $70,000
Determination
When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.
Benefits
Current Benefits
Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.
Health And Wellness:
We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.
Paid Time Off:
Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year’s and 3 floating holidays.
Paid Family Leave:
After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.
Continuing Education And Professional Development:
Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.
Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.
After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee’s eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate’s tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.
Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.
Department Statement
Colgate University is a distinctive, leading liberal arts institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, intellectual rigor, and a vibrant residential campus community. Located in the picturesque village of Hamilton, New York, Colgate offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where students and faculty engage deeply with the liberal arts and sciences. With a student body of approximately 3,000 undergraduates and a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Colgate fosters close collaboration, innovative teaching, and transformative learning experiences. Rooted in its historic mission and guided by its Third-Century Plan, Colgate combines a rich tradition with forward-thinking initiatives to prepare students for global leadership and meaningful lives. Recognizing its location on the traditional lands of the Onyota’a:ká (Oneida Indian Nation), Colgate values diversity, community engagement, and shared responsibility in shaping a better future.
The Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research ( CLTR ) at Colgate University invites applications for the newly created position of Assistant Director for Student Success. The CLTR offers support to both students and faculty and is committed to fostering an inclusive teaching and learning community through collaboration, understanding and partnership. The Assistant Director for Student Success will join the CLTR in an effort to expand capacity and further the Center’s mission of supporting and promoting student success. The position will report to the Co-Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Research, student programs.
The position will play a collaborative role in overseeing the peer tutor program and take a leadership role in training and supporting tutors. Additionally, the role will contribute to the office’s efforts to help students enhance their study strategies, time management, and organizational skills, fostering academic success across the student body. The successful candidate will support students in developing strong reading comprehension skills. This position will also support new CLTR initiatives consistent with the campus-wide updates to the Third-Century Plan and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
Accountabilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Name Office Management
Description
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with support staff on matters of budgets, scheduling, projects and calendars.
Name Specialized Professional Development
Description
Demonstrated background and capacity to engage in professional development opportunities to stay current on relevant practices that will enhance the effectiveness of the work with students as it relates to strategies of student success, reading comprehension and tutor training.
Name Management and Tutoring Software
Description
Demonstrated ability to assist the Co-Director and CLTR office coordinator with management of tutoring software and records associated with the tutoring system.
Behavioral Competencies
Name Personal Accountability for Results
Description
Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.
Name Effective Communication
Description
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.
Name Problem Solving and Decision Making
Description
Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.
Name Change Management
Description
Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.
Name Leadership and Teamwork
Description
Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.
Name Creativity and Innovation
Description
Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.
Name Diversity and Inclusion
Description
Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.
Name Sustainability
Description
Understands the impact of decision-making and personal behavior in achieving the university’s commitment to a sustainable and carbon neutral campus; supports and advances the university’s sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.
Requirements
Professional Experience/ Qualifications
A Master’s degree is required, or a Bachelor’s degree with an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience.
Certifications
Physical Requirements
Other Information
Diversity Statement Requirement:
Colgate has a diverse student, faculty, staff, and alumni population representing a variety of races, gender identities, social economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan presents a framework for continuing the creation of an inclusive campus and engaging the Colgate community in this effort in the years ahead.
Please describe how you would connect and work with a diverse community. The statement can be any length (e.g. paragraph or page). You can upload the statement under the Diversity Statement document heading. For information on how to write a diversity statement, see our Guidance on Crafting Diversity Statements .
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number 2025S001Posting
Temporary No
Work Schedule
Job Open Date 12/19/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.
Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu .
Position Information
Job Category Professional/Administrative
Position Title Assistant Director for Student Success
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Division Dean of the Faculty
Department Center for Learning, Teaching and Research
Hiring Wage/Salary Range $60,410 to $70,000
Determination
When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.
Benefits
Current Benefits
Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.
Health And Wellness:
We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.
Paid Time Off:
Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year’s and 3 floating holidays.
Paid Family Leave:
After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.
Continuing Education And Professional Development:
Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.
Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.
After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee’s eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate’s tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.
Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.
Department Statement
Colgate University is a distinctive, leading liberal arts institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, intellectual rigor, and a vibrant residential campus community. Located in the picturesque village of Hamilton, New York, Colgate offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where students and faculty engage deeply with the liberal arts and sciences. With a student body of approximately 3,000 undergraduates and a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Colgate fosters close collaboration, innovative teaching, and transformative learning experiences. Rooted in its historic mission and guided by its Third-Century Plan, Colgate combines a rich tradition with forward-thinking initiatives to prepare students for global leadership and meaningful lives. Recognizing its location on the traditional lands of the Onyota’a:ká (Oneida Indian Nation), Colgate values diversity, community engagement, and shared responsibility in shaping a better future.
The Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research ( CLTR ) at Colgate University invites applications for the newly created position of Assistant Director for Student Success. The CLTR offers support to both students and faculty and is committed to fostering an inclusive teaching and learning community through collaboration, understanding and partnership. The Assistant Director for Student Success will join the CLTR in an effort to expand capacity and further the Center’s mission of supporting and promoting student success. The position will report to the Co-Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Research, student programs.
The position will play a collaborative role in overseeing the peer tutor program and take a leadership role in training and supporting tutors. Additionally, the role will contribute to the office’s efforts to help students enhance their study strategies, time management, and organizational skills, fostering academic success across the student body. The successful candidate will support students in developing strong reading comprehension skills. This position will also support new CLTR initiatives consistent with the campus-wide updates to the Third-Century Plan and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
Accountabilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Accountable for taking a lead role in the development of inclusive and meaningful training opportunities and programming for peer tutors employed by the CLTR and across the university. Work to ensure that the tutoring program aligns with the institution’s goals and student success objectives.
- Responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing programs that support college-level study strategies, time management, and effective learning practices (1:1 support, student-centered workshops, & evaluating and adapting learning resources).
- Provide individualized academic support to students, helping improve their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and information retention skills. Must have a good understanding of the complex relationship between reading and writing.
- Plan and deliver workshops and group sessions focused on academic reading strategies and study skills. Create engaging and interactive content to enhance students’ reading abilities and study habits.
- Serve as a resource and advocate for effective learning practices, encouraging students to adopt proactive approaches that support their long-term academic and personal success.
- Accountable for maintaining accurate intraoffice records of student progress in academic reading support and tutoring programs, as well as abiding by FERPA and maintaining confidentiality as appropriate and consistent with Colgate policy.
- Use data and evidence-based practices to inform program adjustments and enhancements.
- Stay current with research and best practices in learning support, including academic reading strategies, tutoring methodologies, and student success interventions. Serve as a resource for students and colleagues seeking guidance on learning support strategies and techniques. Contribute to the development of resources and materials to support student success.
- Accountable for building strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in CLTR and other partnering offices across campus (Writing Center, Office of Student Disability Services, Administrative/Academic Deans).
Name Office Management
Description
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with support staff on matters of budgets, scheduling, projects and calendars.
Name Specialized Professional Development
Description
Demonstrated background and capacity to engage in professional development opportunities to stay current on relevant practices that will enhance the effectiveness of the work with students as it relates to strategies of student success, reading comprehension and tutor training.
Name Management and Tutoring Software
Description
Demonstrated ability to assist the Co-Director and CLTR office coordinator with management of tutoring software and records associated with the tutoring system.
Behavioral Competencies
Name Personal Accountability for Results
Description
Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.
Name Effective Communication
Description
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.
Name Problem Solving and Decision Making
Description
Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.
Name Change Management
Description
Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.
Name Leadership and Teamwork
Description
Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.
Name Creativity and Innovation
Description
Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.
Name Diversity and Inclusion
Description
Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.
Name Sustainability
Description
Understands the impact of decision-making and personal behavior in achieving the university’s commitment to a sustainable and carbon neutral campus; supports and advances the university’s sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.
Requirements
Professional Experience/ Qualifications
- Ability to communicate professionally (both verbally and in writing) with careful attention to detail.
- In-depth knowledge of reading processes, acquisition, and implementation of strategies to support student learning and student success.
- A firm commitment to providing exceptional service to students.
- Experience with a broad array of student support services generalizable to a highly selective liberal arts college.
- Strong organizational skills with expertise in planning, problem–solving, and the ability to prioritize.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.
A Master’s degree is required, or a Bachelor’s degree with an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience.
Certifications
Physical Requirements
Other Information
Diversity Statement Requirement:
Colgate has a diverse student, faculty, staff, and alumni population representing a variety of races, gender identities, social economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan presents a framework for continuing the creation of an inclusive campus and engaging the Colgate community in this effort in the years ahead.
Please describe how you would connect and work with a diverse community. The statement can be any length (e.g. paragraph or page). You can upload the statement under the Diversity Statement document heading. For information on how to write a diversity statement, see our Guidance on Crafting Diversity Statements .
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number 2025S001Posting
Temporary No
Work Schedule
Job Open Date 12/19/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.
Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu .
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