SUNY Buffalo State
Assistant Director and Coordinator for Academic Intervention
SUNY Buffalo State, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Position Summary:
The role of the Assistant Director for Academic Standards and Coordinator for Academic Intervention responsibilities includes formulating, executing, and monitoring initiatives to support students encountering academic challenges. The coordinator works with faculty, administrators, and students to enhance the continuous advancement of student success and retention. Additionally, they assist the Director of Academic Standards in addressing academic appeals, financial aid exemptions, and student grievances while developing, preparing, and managing academic interventions for undeclared and non-matriculated students.
Essential Responsibilities:
Advising:
The responsibilities encompass comprehensive guidance on academic requirements, degree policies, course selection, schedule planning, and repeat policy. This role is crucial in advising probationary students on aligning their majors, careers, and transferrable skills, accompanied by intensive advising to bolster student success. The advisor’s employment of student development strategies to monitor the progress of designated students and proactive outreach to non-probationary students who may benefit from academic support is a vital part of our mission. Furthermore, the delivery of recommendations to the Director of Academic Standards every semester concerning the academic standing of undeclared students is a significant contribution. The personalized advisement for non-matriculated students who have completed 45 credits, proffering enrollment recommendations and aiding with university hold removal, is a testament to the advisor’s value in our community.
Intervention Development:
Establishing collaborative partnerships with campus stakeholders, including ACE, ROAR, and EOP, is imperative to devise tailored interventions for students on academic probation. Regular assessments of academic intervention programs are crucial to ensure compliance with established CAS standards. Furthermore, the development, execution, and evaluation of workshops and programming to facilitate learning and provide academic support will be prioritized. Additionally, the commitment includes teaching one BSC/UNC course per semester and conducting rigorous data analysis to furnish reports on academic performance and program efficacy. Finally, a key focus will be developing and monitoring early intervention strategies and mid-semester progress for all undeclared students.
Required Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree
Experience: Progressive experience in higher education administration, preferably in a role related to academic standards, academic advising, or student advocacy, and intrusive academic intervention methods.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of academic advisement/ intrusive advisement.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in student personnel administration (or equivalent), counseling, or education; experience in monitoring academic progress and financial aid eligibility; demonstrated commitment to the CAS Standards for Academic Advising; experience working with college students on academic probation and assisting college students through personal issues impacting academic success; history of collaboration with faculty members; recruitment, selection, and supervision of staff (e.g., interns); effective and appropriate organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Anticipated Date of Hire
11/01/2024
Application Deadline Date
10/04/2024
Open Until Filled
No
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Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Position Summary:
The role of the Assistant Director for Academic Standards and Coordinator for Academic Intervention responsibilities includes formulating, executing, and monitoring initiatives to support students encountering academic challenges. The coordinator works with faculty, administrators, and students to enhance the continuous advancement of student success and retention. Additionally, they assist the Director of Academic Standards in addressing academic appeals, financial aid exemptions, and student grievances while developing, preparing, and managing academic interventions for undeclared and non-matriculated students.
Essential Responsibilities:
Advising:
The responsibilities encompass comprehensive guidance on academic requirements, degree policies, course selection, schedule planning, and repeat policy. This role is crucial in advising probationary students on aligning their majors, careers, and transferrable skills, accompanied by intensive advising to bolster student success. The advisor’s employment of student development strategies to monitor the progress of designated students and proactive outreach to non-probationary students who may benefit from academic support is a vital part of our mission. Furthermore, the delivery of recommendations to the Director of Academic Standards every semester concerning the academic standing of undeclared students is a significant contribution. The personalized advisement for non-matriculated students who have completed 45 credits, proffering enrollment recommendations and aiding with university hold removal, is a testament to the advisor’s value in our community.
Intervention Development:
Establishing collaborative partnerships with campus stakeholders, including ACE, ROAR, and EOP, is imperative to devise tailored interventions for students on academic probation. Regular assessments of academic intervention programs are crucial to ensure compliance with established CAS standards. Furthermore, the development, execution, and evaluation of workshops and programming to facilitate learning and provide academic support will be prioritized. Additionally, the commitment includes teaching one BSC/UNC course per semester and conducting rigorous data analysis to furnish reports on academic performance and program efficacy. Finally, a key focus will be developing and monitoring early intervention strategies and mid-semester progress for all undeclared students.
Required Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree
Experience: Progressive experience in higher education administration, preferably in a role related to academic standards, academic advising, or student advocacy, and intrusive academic intervention methods.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of academic advisement/ intrusive advisement.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in student personnel administration (or equivalent), counseling, or education; experience in monitoring academic progress and financial aid eligibility; demonstrated commitment to the CAS Standards for Academic Advising; experience working with college students on academic probation and assisting college students through personal issues impacting academic success; history of collaboration with faculty members; recruitment, selection, and supervision of staff (e.g., interns); effective and appropriate organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Anticipated Date of Hire
11/01/2024
Application Deadline Date
10/04/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
Job Posting
#J-18808-Ljbffr