Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Type of Employment: Staff
Location: ASU-Jonesboro
Closing: 10/14/24
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director provides guidance and directs students to resources on campus regarding personal, social, academic, financial and career concerns that may be a barrier to their student success. The ideal candidate would be able to balance maintaining high-energy levels with students as well as professional relationships with units on campus to ensure student success.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Utilize data to proactively identify and outreach to students with academic needs, and faculty who are teaching high challenge courses
Develop a holistic individualized plan for success and implement proactive strategies focused on student academic success and persistence for students in academic success coaching
Aid students in navigating appropriate campus resources, groups, services, workshops, and activities based on their individual needs
Develop curriculum for the College Reading and Learning Association accreditation for tutors in Learning Support Services
Research and follow up on student barriers to ensure concerns have been addressed or resolved; provides timely intervention as necessary
Assist with facilitating programs, initiatives and services that support academic success and retention
Assist in the hiring and retention of undergraduate tutors, graduate assistants, and work study desk assistants
Maintain good working relationships with faculty and staff across campus
Participate in cohort activities with academic service centers across campus
Participate in annual professional development offerings
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Works well with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff • Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills • Exercise strong time management and interpersonal skills • Effective oral and written communication skills • Retain a high energy level for encouraging/mentoring college students • Ability to navigate university systems and processes • Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships involving respectful communication and behaviors with other units on campus • Working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Ability to generate, interpret, utilize and present data analysis and reports • Ability to understand, interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, and procedures
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Higher Education or related discipline Experience in higher education or student affairs
