Assistant Director, Student Academic Success

Job Posting Location:

Claremont CA

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Job Description:

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles California Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nations premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887 Pomona College is known for small classes a challenging curriculum close relationships between students and faculty and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges

JOB PURPOSE: The Assistant Director of Student Academic Success manages projects and programs in the office of Academic Affairs related to student academic success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting to Associate Dean for Student Academic Success and in close collaboration with the Associate Dean for Curriculum and International Initiatives the Assistant Director of Student Academic Success provides program and project management facilitates event and operational planning supports budget and resource management and assists with special projects and administrative support.

Manages and leads programs in Student Academic Success including:

• Universal Access to Course Materials Program
• Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program
• Academic Affairs participation in New Student Orientation
• Liberal Arts Advising
• Orientation Book program
• Student Cohorts
• Transfer student support initiatives
• Higher education access programs

Align performance of student academic success centers including working on assessment web presence universal calendar and other tasks as assigned.

Process analyze summarize and organize information for program management assessment and reporting.

Plan and manage events including budget tracking and outreach.

Conduct research and analysis on student academic success trends and models to inform program development communication strategies and assessment.

Collaborate with program partners to develop engaging informational content for various audiences and platforms including websites social media newsletters direct correspondence meeting materials grant proposals and annual reports.

Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with faculty students staff departments offices and consortial partners providing exceptional customer service and personalized attention to their needs interests and engagement.

Staff committees related to student academic success including New Student Orientation Committee Orientation Book Committee and others as assigned Oversee and manage special projects/tasks/duties and provide assistance as assigned.

Provide augmentative logistical and administrative support for the Associate Dean for Student Academic Success and the Associate Dean for Curriculum and International Initiatives when needed. Support overall functioning of the Office of the Dean of the College by providing augmentative support for office operations and events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience: bachelors degree required; MA preferred; some knowledge of or experience with liberal arts education preferred.
• Project and budget management experience is required methodology and analysis of both preferred
• Experience with academic programs is desired.
• Program development experience is desired.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS: This position must possess the knowledge skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or must be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other knowledge skills and abilities not listed below.

• Dedication and commitment to being a collegial and supportive member of a collaborative office that values care connectedness shared purpose honesty and wellbeing of all members of the group.
• Collaborate with internal and external contacts in a fast-paced environment on time-sensitive tasks with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Maintain effective accurate and clear communication with excellent oral written interpersonal reading phone and customer service skills. Follow all written and oral instructions asking questions as needed for clarification of projects/tasks/duties/assignments.
• Operate technological platforms proficiently including but not limited to basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word Excel Outlook) and associated professional software Internet research menu-driven databases. Use assigned technology/devices/equipment to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
• Handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience discretion good judgment courtesy and tact while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Prioritize and perform multiple projects/tasks meet deadlines/timelines respond to others in a timely manner and work both independently and as a collaborative member of the College with a high standard of integrity and ethics in support of the Colleges strategic vision and the divisions/departments annual goals.
• Use exceptional organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail.
• High standards for integrity ethics patience curiosity resilience and collaboration.

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday. Overtime holiday weekend and evening work hours may be required. Travel may be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: The rate for this role is between $76313 - $80580 with a competitive benefits package. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include but not be limited to: education training relevant prior experience and performance in prior roles. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.