Executive Director of University College

About the role

The Executive Director of University College serves to provide insightful leadership in the development and implementation of new and innovative policy initiatives and programs, which are designed to support students during their transition into the university through completion of general education course requirements and/or a combination of their degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and staff in addressing the learning needs, academic performance, and retention/persistence of students, especially first and second year students;
• Participate in campus committees, and departmental meetings in order to be a resource for faculty in identifying/meeting students’ academic needs;
• Work with campus entities on a campus-wide retention program to build upon programming which supports student development, student satisfaction, and student persistence to graduation, especially with first and second year students;
• Manage an early alert/academic warning system in collaboration with the Offices of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisement, Residential Life, Information Technology, Registrar, Enrollment Management, etc.;
• Schedule and administer academic advising services;
• Cookinate New Student Orientation;
• Schedule and supervise academic planning, course selection and Academic Map;
• Maintain student records in accordance with FERPA;
• Cookordinate services to students with disabilities;
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management.

Requirements

Master’s degree required in counseling, student personnel services, higher education administration, or a related field; strong working knowledge of student development theory and administration; demonstrated knowledge of current research, theory and best practices of student retention programs; demonstrated evidence of strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work with and secure support from external partners; excellent oral and written communication skills which facilitate positive interactions with varying levels of the university’s staff, faculty and students; at least five (5) years of progressive responsible experience in higher education and/or academic support services as well as an extensive background in one or more of the following areas: teaching/counseling; programming aimed at retention of students and delivery of learning assistance programs; must possess leadership and management skills; demonstrate extensive knowledge and good judgement in matters of college policy and procedures; knowledge in strategic planning; understands teaching and learning and the use of different pedagogical techniques to improve student-learning; knowledge of assessment strategies to rate, analyze and improve performance; excellent interpersonal skills which facilitate working relationships with all constituencies of the university; occasional monitoring and training of student employees as departmental activities may require on a project-by-project basis; ability to manage key areas of responsibility and serve as a liaison to Academic Affairs; must be computer literate and skilled in data analysis to make data-driven decisions; and perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management.

Qualifications

Terminal degree; experience with Banner and EAB Navigate.