Assistant Director, Student Success and Belonging

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Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Student Success and Belonging is responsible for providing leadership and direction of Student Success initiatives. The Assistant Director collaborates with other areas within the Division of the Student Experience and across the Institute to advance efforts to foster the academic success of students. The Assistant Director provides leadership in developing and implementing programs and policies, which support the Institute’s vision for the recruitment, matriculation, success, and graduation of students who require assistance in bridging the gap between high school and the academic rigors of college.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field, such as higher education or cultural studies
• Two (2) years of experience in higher education to include
  • Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable student populations.
  • Knowledge of research and practice in the fields of diversity, justice, critical methodologies, or equity in education.
  • Experience with assessment and experience working with inter-personal, inter-cultural, civic programs in higher education setting is required
  • Exposure to the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, training curricula, and workshops that promote intercultural learning, social identity development, and student wellness.
  • Experience fostering collaboration with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in sociology, psychology, student personnel, counseling, higher education or related fields

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated high degree of effective listening and communication skills, verbal and written
• Conflict Resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate across many departments, functions, divisions, communities
• Experience in developing and implementing programs that are welcoming and inclusive in a higher education environment
• Ability to articulate, develop, and manage program and improvement initiatives
• Ability to provide exemplary response to a variety of constituencies while maintaining impartiality and integrity
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the success and sense of belonging for all students without regard to their backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrated experience working with communities with a focus on belonging

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday with evenings and weekends occasionally required during BRIDGE sessions

Travel

Driving

No driving

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $63,000- $66,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.