Assistant Director, Care and Support Services 997948

Xavier University’s Office of Care and Support Services under the Division of Student Affairs is seeking applications for two open positions for the Assistant Director of Care and Support Services to partner with students as they transition to and through college. Using a holistic, individualized approach grounded in our Jesuit value of Cura Personalis, individuals in this role utilizes data, analytics and referrals to outreach and connect to students. Upon connection, developmental conversations occur that empower students to be successful inside an outside of the classroom. This position actively promotes diversity and social justice through critical conversations, compassionate care, and strategic outreach efforts to various student populations.

The Assistant Director Is Aligned With Important University And Student Affairs Student Success Goals And Proactively And Strategically Outreaches To All Students With The Following Intent

• Provide wraparound care for students. Specifically, monitor the progress and performance of students on caseload and deploy interventions based on student development theory. Assist students with setting goals, creating customized action plans and provide resources to students on an individual basis to appropriate academic, career, health, social, financial and spiritual resources on campus.
• Educate and support students to navigate the University and understand available resources both on and off campus, and understand important policies, procedures, and deadlines.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues from Academic Affairs, Strategic Enrollment Management and Ignatian Belonging to ensure alignment with student success initiatives exists across divisions.
  
  

Job Responsibilities Includes But Not Limited To

• Coordinate outreach and strategically and regularly communicate with students on caseloads.
• Collaborate with on and off campus partners to formulate intervention plans and expedite resolution of problems for student success; facilitate and consult on meetings with students, faculty, staff and family members or guardians on topics including but not limited to concerning behavior, individual student support plans and resources, University/community procedures, processes and follow-up. Assist in process of well-checks as needed.
• Assist with maintenance of student success data including reasons for case load management, student departures, information regarding persistence, leave of absence request and return for students.
• Provide leadership to the Xavier community on student issues by remaining current on best practices, emerging research and strategies supportive of reducing threat and support to students in crisis or distress.
• Provide training and workshops on supporting student success and students in distress to faculty and staff through informal channels.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Education, Administration or related field earned or be near completion. Degree must be conferred within 26 months of hire.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
  
  

Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives. These values are central to our mission.

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University's website.

Review of applications will start on March 05, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion.

Benefits

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.
  
  

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