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Offer: Associate Director of Academic for Student Success:Lamar UniversityJob description:Associate Director of Academic for Student Success
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20112895 Position Title: Associate Director of Academic for Student Success FTE: 1.0 Employment type: Staff Department: College of Engineering Dept Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function: About this function: The Associate Director of Academic for Student Success plays a pivotal function within the College of Engineering and the Engineering Institute for Energy and Petrochemical Industries (EPI). Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this position is integral to the college's success. The Associate Director is tasked with providing strategic leadership abilities and supervision for the advising, retention, and student services teams, ensuring the welfare and academic success of the college's diverse student body. The primary responsibilities encompass facilitating transfer pathways, modernizing the curriculum, implementing effective recruit-back initiatives, covering high-risk student needs, and developing a valuable first-year practice. Additionally, this function involves providing leadership abilities and support for the Student Engineering Counciland all College of Engineering student organizations, fostering a collaborative environment that enriches the student practice and promotes student success within the engineering programs. The Associate Director of Student Services is a key contributor to the department's mission to support students from application to graduation and beyond, ultimately ensuring their holistic growth and achievement within the field of engineering. The Associate Director of Student Services plays a critical function in enhancing the academic and personal support services for engineering students. This position requires strong leadership abilities, strategic planning, and the capability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure student success and program effectiveness. What You'll Do - Position tasks » Provide leadership abilities and guidance to the student success team, ensuring a well-trained team of representatives, superviseing functions such as advising/registering, student engagement, scholarships, first-year practice, etc., coordinating and hosting College of Engineering (COE) and Engineering Institute for Energy and Petrochemical Industries (EPI) initiatives, while mentoring and supervising a diverse group of team members, including adjunct directors, undergraduate advisors, transfer advisors, and a coordinator of student success, and fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development, and accountcapability to ensure team success and growth. | 30 » Develop, maintain, and evaluate comprehensive annual plans for student success, student services, and enrollment management to retain top-tier students and industry partners to the College of Engineering (COE) and Engineering Institute for Energy and Petrochemical Industries (EPI). | 10 » Identify, create, or secure resources and services to enhance the academic and personal development of engineering students, ensuring access to necessary academic support, counseling, tutoring, etc., and collaborating with other departments, faculty, and staff for seamless coordination of support services. Additionally, develop, maintain, and regularly evaluate plans and initiatives to attract top-tier students and industry partners to the College of Engineering (COE) and the Engineering Institute for Energy and Petrochemical Industries (EPI). | 10 » Gather, analyze, and leverage data to evaluate the effectiveness of your student success, student services, and enrollment management strategies, providing data-driven recommendations for enhancements to meet enrollment and career readiness goals. | 10 » Design and implement programs that ease the transition for first-year engineering students, ensuring they have the necessary support and resources for a prosperous start. | 10 » Collaborate closely with Office of Operations leadership abilities to ensure alignment of departmental activities with institutional objectives, contributing to the overall success of the College of Engineering and Lamar University. | 10 » Collaborate with student engineering organizations to plan and organize social events, workshops, and networking opportunities, ensuring alignment with the academic and career development needs of engineering students. Work closely with the Student Engineering Council and College of Engineering student organizations to address student needs and concerns, facilitating effective communication and advocating for student interests. | 5 » Develop and implement support programs for students facing academic, personal, or financial challenges, identifying and providing resources and interventions to ensure their success in their academic journey. | 5 » Develop programs and initiatives to re-engage former students who wish to return to the engineering program. | 5 » Collaborate with undergraduate and graduate advisors to ensure that students receive comprehensive academic advising, including course selection, degree planning, and progress monitoring. | 5 Key Competencies: » Demonstrated strong leadership abilities skills, including the capability to inspire, guide, and collaborate effectively with teams and individuals. » Demonstrates project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and the capability to effectively multitask, particularly in high-pressure situations. » Proven capability to work effectively both as an independent contributor and as a collaborative team member. » Proficient in delivering outstanding customer service with effective communication skills, both written and oral, when engaging with industry leaders, representatives, faculty, staff, and students. » Committed to maintaining a high standard of customer service, ensuring professional and courteous interactions to meet the needs of clients and colleagues. » Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong editing and proofreading capabilities, and is adept at interacting with staff at all organizational levels. » Proficiency in advising and counseling, including the capability to offer guidance and support when necessary. » High-level discretion and a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information. » Displaying diplomacy, maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor, and consistently demonstrating excellent attendance. Physical Requirements: » Lifting and Carrying: The capability to lift and move reams/boxes of paper, tables, decorations, and other supplies, weighing up to 50lbs, as necessary for job tasks. » Event Setup and Teardown: Must be capable of setting up and tearing down equipment and materials for events, which may involve bending, lifting, and carrying. » Extended Periods on Feet: This position may require long hours spent standing during events. Candidates should be able to stand, walk, and perform job tasks for extended periods. » Walking Campus: capability to walk around the campus, including participating in visits and camps, which may involve traversing various terrains and buildings. Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-located community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our skills is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. advantages: » Health, dental & vision insurance » Life insurance » State of Texas Retirement plans » Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent. » Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance - Lamar University Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, High Education, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field is essential. » 3 or more years of progressive higher education practice or related marketing/recruitment field » 3 or more years of managery and leadership abilities skills » Official transcripts are required at the time of employment. EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement: Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran candidates in conformity with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Appropriate qualifications: » A master's degree in Marketing, Engineering, Education, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. » Prior practice in a college recruitment environment, demonstrating a familiarity with the details and demands of student outreach and admissions. » Proficiency in advising and counseling, including the capability to offer guidance and support when necessary. » Proficiency and practice in utilizing a range of technologies, which may encompass, but are not limited to, systems such as DegreeWorks, Banner, MyScholarships, various social media platforms, event design platforms, purchasing systems, event reservation platforms, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems/Slate, etc. » Proficiency in advanced technical and computer skills to support administrative functions, including but not limited to the MS Office Suite, with a strong focus on PowerPoint, Excel, and database management. Familiarity with electronic calendar management and various videoconferencing applications like Outlook, Zoom, MS Teams, MS Office, Slate, etc. Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. income: $52,446 - $68,180 Work Employment Type: Application Information Posting Date: 05/02/2024 Close Date: 08/02/2024 Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions: Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in conformity with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, candidates must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. candidates WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE. » Yes » No » * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, High Education, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field? » YES » NO » * Do you have 3 or more years of progressive higher education practice or related in the marketing/recruitment field? » YES » NO » * Do you have 3 or more years of managery and leadership abilities skills? » YES » NO Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Miscellaneous Skills:
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