Associate Director of Student Success
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$ 54344 - 116608
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Working Title:
Associate Director of Student SuccessInstitution:
Southwest Minnesota State UniversityClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service FacultyCity:
MarshallFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$54344.00 - $116608.00Job Description
The purpose of this position is to oversee daily operations and services related to academic advising at SMSU. The position provides oversight of the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy (SMSU Policy A-005) including at-risk student outreach and interventions to students placed on academic warning suspension or probation to discuss necessary GPA and/or completion rate thresholds and early alerts. The position also provides program guidance support and supervision to three professional staff members/Success Coaches who holistically support underserved and underrepresented students in SMSUs Success @ Southwest Program. The Associate Director is responsible for assigning academic advisors to new undeclared advisees advising students seeking an AA degree as well as coordinating and directing all advising sessions during on-campus registration programs New Mustang Days and Meet Your Advisor programming during Gold Rush Days. This position also co-coordinates the academic appeal process alongside the Academic Deans Office. In addition the Associate Director of Student Success provides comprehensive information and support to all students to assist in their academic personal and career development. This position serves as a credible expert and resource for all SMSU faculty staff and administration and provides ongoing training and professional development sessions to new and returning faculty advisors applicable staff and athletic coaches related to advising and satisfactory academic progress. This position serves as the Chair of the Academic Advising Support Committee and leads efforts to assess and improve academic advising at SMSU.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree plus three years of advanced professional experience in counseling education or higher education or bachelors degree plus four years of advanced professional experience in counseling education or higher education.
Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with academic support services at the university level and the ability to work with diverse populations.
Strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team to work collaboratively and to foster strong relationships with administration faculty staff and students.
Knowledge of D2L Brightspace (or other course management system) Integrated Student Records System (ISRS) (or other student information system) Slate (or other customer relationship management (CRM) system) e-Services DARs Workday and academic catalogs.
Certification as a test proctor site manager and institution administrator for ACCUPLACER.
Preferred Qualification
Knowledge of specific areas including admission requirements and procedures SMSU curriculum student development theory advising philosophies and organizing and coordinating programs.
Work Shift (Hours/ Days of Work)
Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework (Yes/No)
No
About
Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission dating back to 1967 provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula cultural programs diversity of staff and students cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern interconnected and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.
Southwest Minnesota State University complies with theJeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. You can find our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report online at Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (). This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Southwest Minnesota State University. If you prefer a hard copy please contact the Department of Public Safety at .
We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge skills and values in a supportive learning recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor student success and lifelong goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success.
Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs resources and benefits eligibility variesbased on type of employment agency funding availability union/collective bargaining agreement location and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal opportunity educator and committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Women diverse populations and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office . ForTTYcommunications contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1-. This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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Bailey JohnsonPosting Contact Email:
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
