Assistant Director Center for Student Success/First Year Experience

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Definition of Class

This position manages the daily operations of the First-Year Experience Unit within the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience and assists with the planning and execution of strategies designed to strengthen retention and first-year experience initiatives for students. The incumbent develops, plans, and implements programs and courses; creates and supports new and current initiatives; and provides guidance and supervision to staff.

Examples of Work Performed

• Manages the daily operations of the First-Year Experience Unit within the Center.
• Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to the retention and first-year experience initiatives for students.
• Provides support to the Director in the development and implementation of a comprehensive support program for students.
• Assists in the production of professional development materials, resources, and activities related to student success.
• Develops, plans, and implements programs and courses.
• Implements new initiatives to support first year students.
• Acts as liaison between students, faculty, and professional schools.
• Coordinates the First-Year Experience course, recruits and trains instructors, and provides an assessment of the course.
• Assists with new student recruitment, orientation, and retention.
• Teaches one First-Year Experience course per semester , as needed.
• Seeks out new partnerships and researches other programs in existence to support the initiatives.
• Represents the center on various committees, boards, and associations.
• Attends local, state, and national workshops, and conferences.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

1. Manages the daily operations of the First-Year Experience Unit.
2. Develops, plans, and implements programs and courses.
3. Creates and supports new and current initiatives.
4. Teaches one First-Year Experience course, as needed.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Master Degree from an accredited four-year college or university. AND Experience: Two (2) years of experience related to the above described duties.     Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

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