Knox College
Asst Director of Adv Study, Vovis Center
Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, us, 61402
Assistant Director of Advanced Study, Vovis Center for Research and Advanced Study and Health Professions Advising
Knox College is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic team member and leader, who is passionate about creating equitable and engaged learning and research environments. The Assistant Director will provide vision and leadership for research/creative work and advising and will be a thought partner with the Director on all aspects of Vovis Center operations and programs.
About the Vovis Center The Vovis Center for Research and Advanced Study and Health Professions Advising supports student engagement in signature experiences that enhance the academic curriculum. The Vovis staff is a small but mighty team that serves students and partners with faculty and works collaboratively with other departments across campus to achieve its goals.
On the research/creative side of the house, the Vovis Center leads the Knox Summer Scholars program and hosts the annual HORIZONS research/creative work symposium every May. Throughout the year, the Center disburses significant levels of funding to students to support their research and creativity via the Richter Memorial Fund and other endowed funds. On the health professions side, the Center advises students exploring a healthcare career, connects students to off-campus shadowing opportunities, and hosts regular guests, speakers, and workshops.
Assistant Director of Advanced Study Responsibilities Student Advising & Support
Connect students with healthcare shadowing and clinical opportunities
Advise students pursuing a career in the health professions
Support student applications for grant funding and nationally competitive fellowships, such as the Fulbright U.S. Student program
Programmatic Support
Provide implementation support for short-term health shadowing programs and faculty-led research programs
Serve on planning and leadership team for the Knox Summer Scholars and HORIZONS
Work with the director on strategic initiatives, as directed
Leadership & Supervision
Supervise a small group of student leaders, the Prehealth Ambassadors
Coordinate the prehealth Peer Mentor program
Supervise one student employee
Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
Master’s preferred; Bachelor’s required
Experience in higher education or non-profit administration, library science, a healthcare profession, counseling, or marketing and communications
Commitment to the success of students of diverse backgrounds and experiences and to the mission of a diverse educational community.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing, and administrative skills to interact with students, alumni, staff, faculty, and prospective families.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records and exercise discretion in communication with varied constituencies.
Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications and/or the ability to learn new technologies quickly and efficiently.
To apply, please submit:
A resume or CV with names and contact information of three confidential professional references.
A cover letter outlining your interests and qualifications for the position.
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About the Vovis Center The Vovis Center for Research and Advanced Study and Health Professions Advising supports student engagement in signature experiences that enhance the academic curriculum. The Vovis staff is a small but mighty team that serves students and partners with faculty and works collaboratively with other departments across campus to achieve its goals.
On the research/creative side of the house, the Vovis Center leads the Knox Summer Scholars program and hosts the annual HORIZONS research/creative work symposium every May. Throughout the year, the Center disburses significant levels of funding to students to support their research and creativity via the Richter Memorial Fund and other endowed funds. On the health professions side, the Center advises students exploring a healthcare career, connects students to off-campus shadowing opportunities, and hosts regular guests, speakers, and workshops.
Assistant Director of Advanced Study Responsibilities Student Advising & Support
Connect students with healthcare shadowing and clinical opportunities
Advise students pursuing a career in the health professions
Support student applications for grant funding and nationally competitive fellowships, such as the Fulbright U.S. Student program
Programmatic Support
Provide implementation support for short-term health shadowing programs and faculty-led research programs
Serve on planning and leadership team for the Knox Summer Scholars and HORIZONS
Work with the director on strategic initiatives, as directed
Leadership & Supervision
Supervise a small group of student leaders, the Prehealth Ambassadors
Coordinate the prehealth Peer Mentor program
Supervise one student employee
Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
Master’s preferred; Bachelor’s required
Experience in higher education or non-profit administration, library science, a healthcare profession, counseling, or marketing and communications
Commitment to the success of students of diverse backgrounds and experiences and to the mission of a diverse educational community.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing, and administrative skills to interact with students, alumni, staff, faculty, and prospective families.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records and exercise discretion in communication with varied constituencies.
Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications and/or the ability to learn new technologies quickly and efficiently.
To apply, please submit:
A resume or CV with names and contact information of three confidential professional references.
A cover letter outlining your interests and qualifications for the position.
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