Assistant Director for Student Success
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Fort Collins, CO 80521
United States
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number 999881 Functional Title Assistant Director for Student Success Position Type Administration - Staff Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The College of Arts and Sciences Advising Center (CASA) is home to academic advising for first year students majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Our advisors support first year students in the College of Arts and Sciences in their transition to a college environment and teach students how to understand and navigate degree requirements, course options, and support services. CASA advisors encourage students to adopt a professional and proactive approach to lifelong learning and empower students to make the most of their education in a complex and changing world.
Position Summary
This position requires advising a case load of approximately 200-220 first year students, teaching 1 CAS class per term, and participating in CASA's advising/recruiting/ and student success initiatives. This position has primary responsibility for planning, organizing, enacting, and evaluating CASA's support of first year student success, which will involve the following responsibilities: serving as the primary point of contact for the Division of Student Success; coordinating CASA's outreach to students experiencing academic difficulty; and developing programs & initiatives to foster a stronger sense of community among the CAS first year cohort. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
Minimum Qualifications
* Master's or PhD degree in a College of Arts & Sciences field and academic advising experience at the university level.
* Demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.
* Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications
Good working knowledge of Banner, MS365, and WebFocus
Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $50,000 - $56,628 Org #-Department CAS Advising Center (CASA) - 12223 Job Open Date 01/17/2025 For Best Consideration Date 02/07/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt
Key Responsibilities
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Percentage Of Time 50% Key Responsibility
Advising
Essential Tasks
* Maintain regular email communication with entire caseload, sharing time sensitive reminders and updates to facilitate student success.
* Meet individually with every advisee in case load at least once each term.
* Prepare and file accurate and thorough Advising Records.
* Comprehensive & up to date knowledge of all student support services available.
* Comprehensive & up to date knowledge of all CAS curricula.
* Comprehensive & up to date knowledge of all UNCG & CAS policies & procedures impacting students.
Percentage Of Time 25% Key Responsibility
Instructional/Student Success Activity
Essential Tasks
* Teach 1 class per term within the General Education Curriculum to stay current with students experiences in the classroom.
Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility
Student Success Coordination
Essential Tasks
* Act as liaison with Division of Student Success to facilitate CASA's contribution to University student Success Initiatives.
* Design, implement, and assess a full team approach to supporting CAS 1st year students who are experiencing academic difficulty.
* Design, implement and assess a full team approach to building a stronger sense of academic community among the first year CAS cohort.
* Serve as a liaison with other student support offices so that our programming complements and supports rather than duplicating other efforts on campus.
Percentage Of Time 5 Key Responsibility
Departmental liaison
Essential Tasks
* Serve as Primary liaison to assigned CAS Departments, facilitating open communication to support student success.
ADA Checklist
ADA Checklist
R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - C, Writing - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C Work Environment Night/Dark - O, Inside - C
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter
* List of References
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
* Yes
* No
* * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying?
* UNCGjobsearch Website
* Inside Higher Ed
* NCWorks.gov
* Social Media
* University Risk Management and Insurance Association
* Networking
* Other
* * Other: Please list
(Open Ended Question)