What are the responsibilities and job description for the CARES Director Assistant position at University of Kentucky?
Posting Details
Job Title CARES Director Assistant
Requisition Number RE49118
Working Title Assistant Director of CARES First-Generation Student Development Initiatives
Department Name 1B250:Ctr for Acad Res and Enrich Svcs
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 45
Salary Range $47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 25 lbs., ability to move around campus, and requires sitting at a computer for long periods.
Shift
40 hours/week. Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; and may require occasional evening and week-end hours.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of CARES First-Generation Student Development initiatives. The Assistant Director will oversee the student development program, with a primary focus on first-generation students. This role includes leading the implementation and management of programs that emphasize the development of work-study students into skilled interns who actively contribute to office initiatives, enhancing their professional growth while supporting key departmental objectives. Another primary responsibility of this position is to engage in programmatic advising for first-generation students. Strategies such as intrusive advising, prescriptive advising, and proactive advising will help inform the engagement strategy that best fits the student. This position will also lead workshops to educate students and parents about navigating college and adjusting to college life and campus support networks. The program advisor associate will assist in developing and implementing communication plans and strategies to engage our students and will supplement the advising experience provided by the academic advisor.
Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a diverse community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Strategic Planning, Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Innovation, and Relationship Building.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Prefer at least a Master’s level degree in Education, Business, Social Work, Psychology, or a similar field with at least 4 years of related experience.
Deadline to Apply 02/13/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title CARES Director Assistant
Requisition Number RE49118
Working Title Assistant Director of CARES First-Generation Student Development Initiatives
Department Name 1B250:Ctr for Acad Res and Enrich Svcs
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 45
Salary Range $47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 25 lbs., ability to move around campus, and requires sitting at a computer for long periods.
Shift
40 hours/week. Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; and may require occasional evening and week-end hours.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of CARES First-Generation Student Development initiatives. The Assistant Director will oversee the student development program, with a primary focus on first-generation students. This role includes leading the implementation and management of programs that emphasize the development of work-study students into skilled interns who actively contribute to office initiatives, enhancing their professional growth while supporting key departmental objectives. Another primary responsibility of this position is to engage in programmatic advising for first-generation students. Strategies such as intrusive advising, prescriptive advising, and proactive advising will help inform the engagement strategy that best fits the student. This position will also lead workshops to educate students and parents about navigating college and adjusting to college life and campus support networks. The program advisor associate will assist in developing and implementing communication plans and strategies to engage our students and will supplement the advising experience provided by the academic advisor.
Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a diverse community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Strategic Planning, Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Innovation, and Relationship Building.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Prefer at least a Master’s level degree in Education, Business, Social Work, Psychology, or a similar field with at least 4 years of related experience.
Deadline to Apply 02/13/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $47,278 - $78,000
