Executive Director of University College

About the role

Reports directly to the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management and/or designee. 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. While collaborating with academic departments, enrollment management, and student life, University College serves as the primary academic support unit assisting with student success, helping students to graduate on time and acquire the necessary skills to be successful in college and beyond graduation. The Executive Director also works to support the University’s Quality Enhancement Plan, which focuses on persistence, retention, and graduation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and provide oversight of University College and its various units which include Upward Bound I and II.
• Oversight of the Academic Advising Center, Student Success and Retention, ADA/Disability Services, Developmental Studies Program, the Emerging Scholars Program and New Student Orientation.
• 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.
• Coordinate New Student Orientation.
• Schedule and supervise academic planning, course selection and Academic Map.
• Monitor student records in accordance with FERPA.
• Coordinate services to students with disabilities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management.
• Provide direct supervision to University College comprised of Directors, Coordinators, Staff, Coaches and students of the following units: Upward Bound I and II, Academic Advising Center, Student Success and Retention, ADA/Disability Services, Developmental Studies Program, the Emerging Scholars Program and New Student Orientation.

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