Assistant Director for Academic Success Oxford College of Emory University
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Job Location:
Oxford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Description
THIS POSITION IS ON THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF EMORY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS 36 MILES EAST OF ATLANTA.
This position will be reporting to the Director of Academic Advising the Assistant Director for Academic Success provides strategic leadership and direct support for student academic success initiatives at Oxford College.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This role focuses on proactive academic coaching targeted programming and case management for students facing academic challenges.
- The Assistant Director collaborates with faculty staff and campus partners to design and implement interventions that promote student retention persistence and holistic success.
- In addition the Assistant Director manages Oxford Colleges Supplemental Instruction Program.
STUDENT SUPPORT & ACADEMIC COACHING:
- Provides individualized academic coaching to students focusing on study strategies time management test-taking skills and resource awareness.
- Develops and implements targeted support programs for neurodivergent students and other diverse learner populations.
- Serves as liaison to the Department of Accessibility Services (DAS) coordinating referrals and accommodations.
- Supports students through the readmission process and connects them with appropriate campus resources.
ACADEMIC CASE MANAGEMENT:
- Serves as a representative on Oxfords Care Hub team coordinating academic support for students with complex needs.
- Monitors midterm status reports and conducts outreach to students flagged for academic concerns.
- Tracks student progress and develops individualized remediation plans for students on academic warning or probation.
- Manages end-of-term communications related to academic standing.
PROGRAM DEVLOPMENT & INSTRUCTION:
- Leads the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program including recruitment hiring training and supervision of SI leaders.
- Serves as liaison to faculty participating in SI and provides instructional support for INTR courses if applicable.
- Designs and delivers workshops and programming for students faculty and staff on academic success topics.
- Builds and maintains academic success resources on the Inside Oxford website and onboarding materials.
FACULTY & CAMPUS PARTNER COLLABORATION:
- Provides consultation and support to faculty regarding student academic concerns.
- Collaborates with campus partners including the Center for Counseling & Well-being Department of Accessibility Services and Student Support & Success Initiatives to coordinate student support.
- Participates in ongoing assessment of student success initiatives and contribute to data-informed decision-making.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelors degree in education or discipline related to academic advising assignment and three years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and data collection and analysis experience is preferred.
- A masters degree is preferred.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at or call (Voice) (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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