Assistant Director of Academic Success The Hendrix College Office of Advising and Academic Success is seeking a fulltime 12month department member to serve as Assistant Director of Academic Success. Salary is commensurate with education and individual in this position reports to the Associate Provost for Advising and Academic Success and works closely with the Director of Academic Success and the Coordinator of Testing Services. This employee helps students attain their best possible academic outcomes. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Managing the implementation of academic accommodations and maintaining associated records.
- Providing training for faculty and staff as needed in support of blind students.
- Overseeing all facets of the Assistance Animal Program.
- Serving as the Colleges 504 Officer.
- Providing individual academic counseling to help students navigate coursework and graduate ideally within four years.
- Managing correspondence with students on leaves of absence.
- Collaborating with other College departments including Admissions Athletics Financial Aid Housing and the Registrars office.
- Assisting with the planning and implementation of the Summer Bridge Program.
- Presenting information to parents faculty and student groups.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND - Education:Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
- Experience:At least two years of fulltime work experience in the areas of academic success or student support required; prior experience in student accommodations preferred.
- Skills:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; professional and friendly; selfmotivated team player; ability to manage multifaceted projects; experience with spreadsheets; respectful of student privacy and confidential information.
Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of application and a resume with contact information for three professional references. Applications can be submitted at about this position can be submitted to Hendrix College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to age race gender disability sexual orientation or national origin. Further the College is committed to the maintenance of an atmosphere of civility and respect for all students faculty and staff.
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