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Director NTID Student Success Center
8849BR
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID Student Success Center
Job Summary
Please note: While typical work hours are 8 am - 5 pm, the Director should be prepared to work some evenings and weekends to support these programs. and weekends to support these programs.
The NTID Student Success Center (NSSC) is home to a variety of first-year programs, including the Summer Vestibule Program, Freshman Seminar, and the NTID College Restoration Program. As the leader of NSSC, the Director plays a crucial role in directing and guiding these programs. The Director must possess strategic thinking skills, the ability to approach challenges from a holistic perspective, and be a strong collaborator. It is also their responsibility to ensure that all NSSC programs and events are thoughtfully planned and effectively executed. The NSSC Director reports to the NTID Associate Dean for Academic Administration (ADAA).
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead efforts within college of NTID to enhance student success with focus on retention and graduation rates. Responsible to track first year student progress to ensure student success and retention. Work with various programs reporting to this position as well as academic departments and academic advisors to review and track all first-year students.
- Lead and direct the NTID Student Success Center (NSSC) which includes a range of first-year programs.
- Work with various programs reporting to this position as well as academic departments and academic advisors to review and track all first-year students.
- Analyze each program's strengths and weaknesses and develop improvement strategies for future program offerings.
- Track, document, and present bi-annual statistical and informational reports to ADAA at midway and completion of each NSSC program.
- Work with NSSC staff assistant for logistical and support functions for the center.
- Perform administrative responsibilities including but not limited to preparing agenda, facilitating, and leading center meetings, developing and managing correspondence with college/university offices, and external organizations, and overseeing and managing center budget.
- Collaborate with RIT Office of Student Success, NTID Institute Analysis and Assessment, NTID Academic Affairs, NTID Counseling & Academic Advising Services, RIT University Advising Office (UAO), Early Alerts, and NTID Student Affairs to develop and monitor metrics for tracking student progress and success, such as for students with grades of D, F, or W (DFW), student engagement, student GPA (SGPA), and student cumulative GPA (CGPA).
- Collaborate with Case Management Office to help students navigate personal problems.
- Collaborate and liaise with the RIT Health Services, RIT Disability Service Office (DSO), and the Department of Access Services (DAS) to ensure that accommodation needs of NTID students are met.
- Collaborate with program managers to ensure housing and dining services for students enrolled in Summer Vestibule Program, New Signers Program, and Summer Transition Program.
- Collaborate with NTID Marketing and Admissions to advertise and recruit for NSSC programs.
- Collaborate with NTID Office of Diversity and Inclusion to ensure safe space for first-year students.
- Assist with special projects as assigned by ADAA.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Advanced degree: Student Affairs, higher education administration, business management, social work, deaf education, adult education, recreation, psychology, sports management, hospitality, leadership, disability studies, or related/relevant field.
- 5 or more years of experience required to perform the essential responsibilities of the job.
Skills:
- ASL fluency-Intermediate level on the SLPI or equivalent
- Evidence of 5 or more years of experience working with deaf individuals/groups
- Evidence of 2 or more years of experience managing successful program(s) in the field of education or in a related field
- Evidence of 2 or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity for at least 2-3 employees
Preferred Qualifications:
ASL fluency-Advanced level on the SLPI or equivalent
Department/College Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Advanced degree: Student Affairs, higher education administration, business management, social work, deaf education, adult education, recreation, psychology, sports management, hospitality, leadership, disability studies, or related/relevant field.
- 5 or more years of experience required to perform the essential responsibilities of the job.
Skills:
- ASL fluency-Intermediate level on the SLPI or equivalent
- Evidence of 5 or more years of experience working with deaf individuals/groups
- Evidence of 2 or more years of experience managing successful program(s) in the field of education or in a related field
- Evidence of 2 or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity for at least 2-3 employees
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $45700 - $76500
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $45700
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $76500
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 45700
Hourly/Salary Maximum:76500
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