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Assistant Director Center for Student Success/First Year Experience at University of Mississippi
University, United States
Job Descrption
Note for Current UM Employees
Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu
Definition of Class
This position manages the daily operations of the First-Year Experience Unit within the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience and assists with the planning and execution of strategies designed to strengthen retention and first-year experience initiatives for students. The incumbent develops, plans, and implements programs and courses; creates and supports new and current initiatives; and provides guidance and supervision to staff.
Examples of Work Performed
- Manages the daily operations of the First-Year Experience Unit within the Center.
- Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to the retention and first-year experience initiatives for students.
- Provides support to the Director in the development and implementation of a comprehensive support program for students.
- Assists in the production of professional development materials, resources, and activities related to student success.
- Develops, plans, and implements programs and courses.
- Implements new initiatives to support first year students.
- Acts as liaison between students, faculty, and professional schools.
- Coordinates the First-Year Experience course, recruits and trains instructors, and provides an assessment of the course.
- Assists with new student recruitment, orientation, and retention.
- Teaches one First-Year Experience course per semester , as needed.
- Seeks out new partnerships and researches other programs in existence to support the initiatives.
- Represents the center on various committees, boards, and associations.
- Attends local, state, and national workshops, and conferences.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
Essential Functions
- Manages the daily operations of the First-Year Experience Unit.
- Develops, plans, and implements programs and courses.
- Creates and supports new and current initiatives.
- Teaches one First-Year Experience course, as needed.
Minimum Education/Experience
Education: Master Degree from an accredited four-year college or university. AND Experience: Two (2) years of experience related to the above described duties. Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.Salary/Wage Information
To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
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