Director First Generation Student Success
Director First Generation Student Success
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$ 70000 - 75000
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director First Generation Student Success. Boca Raton FL.
Summary of responsibilities:
Oversee the administration of programs aimed at supporting firstgeneration students through coaching resource provision collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and fostering a sense of community.
Responsible for coaching students on various aspects of university life collaborating with departments and organizations identifying and addressing barriers for firstgeneration students developing tailored resources leading department initiatives and assessments providing strategic direction and supporting the recruitment and retention of firstgeneration students.
Advance the firstgeneration student experience through developing implementing and assessing comprehensive and holistic programming to foster a sense of community and belonging facilitate student success and assist firstgeneration students in their personal academic and professional development.
Facilitate overall event planning of the yearly calendar and signature programs to support firstgeneration (undergraduate and graduate) student success including planning Firstgeneration Week. Organize and conduct workshops and other educational programs specifically tailored to the needs of firstgeneration students.
Supervise train and evaluate fulltime and student staff.
Support attend and participate in universitywide divisionwide functional team and departmental events including but not limited to new student orientation presidential and vice presidential events staff development planning retreats assessment workshops phoneathons and committees.
Supervise the development recruitment and implementation of the Kelly Strul Emerging Scholars program and other firstgeneration scholarship programs and initiatives including eligibility review and selection processes. Participate in University Advancement events related to First Generation Student Success including Kelly Strul Emerging Scholars.
Develop and implement a comprehensive assessment plan to evolve programs and services to support firstgeneration student success including recruitment retention graduation and admission to graduate school or meaningful employment.
Partner with the Career Center to connect firstgeneration students (firstyear transfer and graduate) with networking opportunities and resources to enhance career readiness.
Work with New Student Orientation & Family Engagement to develop programs to support and engage firstgeneration students and their families from admission through enrollment and throughout the undergraduate experience. Work to provide ongoing support to firstgeneration students families throughout the undergraduate experience.
Foster a sense of community and belonging among firstgeneration students faculty and staff by creating opportunities to connect share experiences and support one another.
Remain current and trained on best practices emerging strategies and interventions and research at the local state and federal levels supporting firstgeneration students recruitment retention persistence and graduation. Design and facilitate training for campus partners to bolster understanding of best practices for serving retaining and graduating firstgeneration students.
Develop intentional branding communication (including digital and print) and advertising as a critical function to advance FAUs commitment to the firstgeneration student experience. Collaborate with TRiO programs in FAUs service areas. Participate in FAU Admissions recruitment and yield events.
Identify and apply for funding opportunities that support firstgeneration student success.
Administer budget for the Office of FirstGeneration Student Success.
Serves as a member of Essential Personnel.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:
Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including taxdeferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Sick Leave Pool Program
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty Tuition assistance after 6 months of fulltime employment. For inunit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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A masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience required.Salary:
$70000 $75000 per year.College or Department:
Division of Student AffairsLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday Friday 8am 5pm. Must be able to work evenings and weekend commitments and travel to partner campuses or other SUS institutions.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PREEMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX ator send an email at To contact Human Resources please call. For communication assistance call 711.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
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