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University of Cincinnati

Asst Director, GEN-1

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208


University of Cincinnati - Asst Director, GEN-1 - Cincinnati, Ohio

Asst Director, GEN-1Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >

Apply HereAbout the University of Cincinnati:Gen-1 is a groundbreaking University of Cincinnati program that is the nation's first living-learning community to focus on first-generation college students. The Gen-1 Program was established in 2008 and is a living and learning community that supports Pell-eligible, first-generation college students with a structured environment in which to live, learn, and work. Gen-1 helps to promote successful transition to the University of Cincinnati, first-to-second year retention, and degree completion. By helping these students achieve academic, personal, and social success, this program transforms lives and enhances our community.Job Overview:This position supports first-generation college students at the University of Cincinnati. The Assistant Director uses all forms of student contact including in-person, virtual, email, and phone interactions to provide student-centered advising. The Assistant Director collaborates on projects supporting first-generation college students, focusing on student success, retention, and graduation. Additionally, the Assistant Director collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative program data and national data on first-generation student success to evaluate current programming effectiveness and inform future programming. The Assistant Director uses technology such as Slate, My Bearcat Network, Catalyst (PeopleSoft), Canvas, and many more, to monitor student progress. This position will offer flexibility for a hybrid remote work arrangement (a set schedule of on-campus and work from home days each week) for applicants with a residence within OH/IN/KY. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies. Hybrid work will start after onboarding.Essential Functions:Advise students and provide support on academic, financial, career, and personal matters.Evaluate student needs and provide referrals to career, academic, counseling, and student life resources and opportunities.Collaborate to design, implement, modify, and evaluate programs.Research and analyze relevant literature and other benchmark information to identify funding sources, develop new program ideas, and propose program changes.Develop program objectives and monitor quantitative and qualitative data on student progress toward objectives.Review objectives to identify problems and solutions. Develop, administer, and analyze assessment/evaluation tools.Compile statistics, prepare reports, and disseminate information regarding first-generation college students.Collaborate with internal administrative and academic units and external entities to enhance community partnerships and expand student resources and opportunities. Manage scholarship selection process.Teach one semester of the Gen-1 course, annually.May assist with supervision of exempt and non-exempt staff.May provide

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