ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-STUDENT SUCCESS - (T227699)
Description
Assistant Director - Student Success
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
General Responsibilities:
To supports the retention and graduation of UAB students within the context of higher education. To address the needs of these students through advising, program development, student tracking, and outreach, and supervision of professional and student employees. To report to and work with the Associate Director in Student Involvement & Leadership to develop and implement innovative strategies that support the matriculation of students to graduation.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develops and supports transitional student success initiatives in the form of student organizations, programs, and events related to the retention and graduation of students. Develops culturally relevant programming to assist in student transitions while fostering a sense of belonging for program participants. Provides necessary activities for program participants related to their acculturation into the campus environment.
- Consults with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Analysis to identify current trends and challenges facing first generation college students at UAB. Consults with TRIO Academic Program to identify program participants. Oversees continuing support and follow-up activities for participants after completion of programs. Participates in Divisional, State, regional, and national professional training opportunities. Keeps abreast of latest knowledge and research in student Page 2 of 3 retention and success. Assesses program participant outcomes by tracking academic progress and designing assessment tools related to participant’s sense of belonging. Attends training and conducts presentations at regional and national professional organizations including National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education and the NASPA National Conference.
- Recruits peer coaches who are qualified to support mentees through their academic and social experience. Assists in the development and implementation of peer coach training program designed to support office and University goals related to retention and graduation. Provides leadership development opportunities for peer coaches. Connects mentors with university resources in support of their efforts to provide excellent mentorship to mentees. Serves on and chairs University committees on behalf of Student Involvement & Leadership and the Division of Student Affairs.
- Assesses the developmental needs and demonstrates culturally inclusive advising, supporting, coaching, and counseling strategies for student programs and organizations related to student transitions in college.
- Supervises unit staff; develops, encourages, promotes, and monitors professional growth of student and professional staff; develops and communicates performance and evaluation standards; ensures compliance with university policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Pay: $50,000
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
A Master's Degree in Counseling, Higher Education Administration or an academic/instructional related field and two (2) years of related experience. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
UAB Benefits:
UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Alabama Teacher's Retirement System and additional RSA benefits. We also provide parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.
Primary Location
: University
Job Category
: Professional & Managerial
Organization
: 141002000 Student Involvement & Leadership
Employee Status
: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite
Equal Opportunity Statement: UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
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