University of Central of Missouri
Director, Success Advising Center
University of Central of Missouri, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,
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This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A review will begin immediately and continue until filled. NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.Position Information
Position Title:
Director, Success Advising CenterDepartment:
207930-Success Advising CenterPay Rate:
$7,987.41/monthFTE:
1.0FLSA:
ExemptPosition Number:
997236Classification:
CJS18Working hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmWork Location:
Warrensburg CampusPosting Date:
07/18/2024Closing Date:
Open Until FilledPosition Purpose
The Director of the Success Advising Center plays a key role in student success at UCM. The Director’s role includes, but is not limited to, the development and execution of a shared advising model that is proactive, equitable, and holistic; the development of collaborative relationships with academic departments to support a shared advising model; promotion of a belief that all faculty and staff are responsible for student success; conducting research on best practices in student success, and executing initiatives to achieve best in class student success outcomes; provide support programming for external programs focused on college access and completion; support faculty and staff training as it pertains to comprehensive advising, mentoring, coaching and other student success practices; complete assessment, evaluation and reporting of student success/advising programs and processes; and oversee the student advising component of new student orientations. This position will be responsible for working directly with special populations of students, such as first year students, transfer students, Open Option (undecided) students with undeclared majors, students identified as vulnerable (at-risk), academic probationary students, and take a leadership role in the student alert/warning referral system as it relates to academic success, and further as a member of the University CARE team, take an active role in this system campus wide.Education & Formal Training
Master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Career Development or related field.Experience
Minimum of five years of progressively more responsible experience in a higher education environment, preferably in Student Success, Retention, Advising, Career Development or Student Affairs, with an emphasis on organizational leadership, academic advising, crisis intervention, retention or career development.Minimum of two years of administrative or management experience that includes project planning and management, budgeting, personnel selection, supervision and evaluation, program and curriculum development and assessment.Extensive experience in higher education setting with an emphasis on academic advising, crisis intervention, retention initiatives, or career development.Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position
Criminal History check, Driver's license. Certification to administer career assessments; such as MBTI, FOCUS, CLII; and incumbent must have or be able to obtain within first 12 months of employment.Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Attention to detail.Budget-related skills.Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal.Knowledge of a University environment preferred.Human Relations/Interpersonal skills.Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership.Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc.Management and/or administration skills.Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.Maintain confidentiality.Special Working Conditions
Travel required, Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization? (Open Ended Question)
* International students on an F1 or J1 Visa are not eligible for this position due to Visa regulations. Are you a UCM student on an F1 or J1 Visa?
YesNo
* Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
YesNo
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This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A review will begin immediately and continue until filled. NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.Position Information
Position Title:
Director, Success Advising CenterDepartment:
207930-Success Advising CenterPay Rate:
$7,987.41/monthFTE:
1.0FLSA:
ExemptPosition Number:
997236Classification:
CJS18Working hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmWork Location:
Warrensburg CampusPosting Date:
07/18/2024Closing Date:
Open Until FilledPosition Purpose
The Director of the Success Advising Center plays a key role in student success at UCM. The Director’s role includes, but is not limited to, the development and execution of a shared advising model that is proactive, equitable, and holistic; the development of collaborative relationships with academic departments to support a shared advising model; promotion of a belief that all faculty and staff are responsible for student success; conducting research on best practices in student success, and executing initiatives to achieve best in class student success outcomes; provide support programming for external programs focused on college access and completion; support faculty and staff training as it pertains to comprehensive advising, mentoring, coaching and other student success practices; complete assessment, evaluation and reporting of student success/advising programs and processes; and oversee the student advising component of new student orientations. This position will be responsible for working directly with special populations of students, such as first year students, transfer students, Open Option (undecided) students with undeclared majors, students identified as vulnerable (at-risk), academic probationary students, and take a leadership role in the student alert/warning referral system as it relates to academic success, and further as a member of the University CARE team, take an active role in this system campus wide.Education & Formal Training
Master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Career Development or related field.Experience
Minimum of five years of progressively more responsible experience in a higher education environment, preferably in Student Success, Retention, Advising, Career Development or Student Affairs, with an emphasis on organizational leadership, academic advising, crisis intervention, retention or career development.Minimum of two years of administrative or management experience that includes project planning and management, budgeting, personnel selection, supervision and evaluation, program and curriculum development and assessment.Extensive experience in higher education setting with an emphasis on academic advising, crisis intervention, retention initiatives, or career development.Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position
Criminal History check, Driver's license. Certification to administer career assessments; such as MBTI, FOCUS, CLII; and incumbent must have or be able to obtain within first 12 months of employment.Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Attention to detail.Budget-related skills.Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal.Knowledge of a University environment preferred.Human Relations/Interpersonal skills.Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership.Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc.Management and/or administration skills.Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.Maintain confidentiality.Special Working Conditions
Travel required, Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization? (Open Ended Question)
* International students on an F1 or J1 Visa are not eligible for this position due to Visa regulations. Are you a UCM student on an F1 or J1 Visa?
YesNo
* Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
YesNo
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