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Associate Director - First-Year Academic Advising Support Center
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About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Director of the First-Year Academic Advising Resource Center will lead a comprehensive academic student support program aimed at enhancing student success for first-year and at-risk students. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives that promote student retention, academic achievement, and personal development. The Associate Director will work with college advising units and university student support staff to develop, promote, and deliver workshops, information sessions, and community-building events for first-year students to promote student academic success. This position will be the lead for the management of the at-risk student outreach strategy and best practices for support organizations across the university, including developing a case management structure that provides appropriately leveled, customized, and targeted support for different categories of at-risk students. In addition, the Associate Director will develop training and professional development opportunities for advisors and student support staff focused on the first-year student academic experience and the unique needs of first-year students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in academic advising, student support, and / or retention services in higher education, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and a passion for working with first-year and at-risk students.
- Proven experience building cross-functional partnerships within an institution.
- Demonstrated record of developing and implementing academic student support programming, and using data-driven approaches to measure efficacy and success of those programs.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required; knowledge of Banner, DARS, EAB Navigate preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and knowledge of operational procedures at the university level.
- This is a full-time position with some evening and weekend responsibilities, especially during orientation periods and critical intervention times.
- The Associate Director and direct reports will be required to work on campus 5 days a week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
1) Program Leadership and Strategy (50%)
Academic Student Support :
2) Retention and Intervention Initiatives (30%)
3) Professional Development and Training (10%)
4) Stakeholder Collaboration (10%)
Position Type
Academic Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https : / / hr.northeastern.edu / benefits / for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu / diversity.
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