Assistant Director of Student Success
- Employer
- College of Charleston
- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina (US)
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- Student Affairs, Academic Advising, Student Activities & Services, Other Student Affairs Jobs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Internal Title
Assistant Director of Student Success
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
5
Level
5
Department
Honors College
Job Purpose
The Assistant Director of Student Success (ADSS) reports to the Associate Dean of the Honors College. Works with the Director and Associate Director of Student Engagement to implement the Honors First-Year Experience. Coordinate with the Associate Dean to ensure a sustainable and effective 4-year advising and mentoring program for Honors College students; including carrying an advising load, creating, and managing co-curricular opportunities, assisting in summer orientation, and maintaining academic databases that are key to student success. Provide support to the Associate Dean on curricular and assessment tasks.
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in any academic discipline represented at the College of Charleston and 3-5 years of demonstrated excellence as an advisor or mentor. Priority will be given to persons with who have worked with students in an honors college in the areas of teaching, advising, and curricular and co-curricular programming. Experience with first-year programming and data management highly desired. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of academic and staff colleagues across disciplinary and departmental boundaries; ability to navigate student management software systems as well as Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and survey software (Qualtrics, Google); ability to accurately and effectively guide a diverse student population in their academic, professional, and civic development; ability to analyze data and create reports. Must possess sound judgement and initiative and be able to work independently to identify, develop, and implement program goals and activities that align with the strategic plan of the Honors College and the College of Charleston. Excellent writing, organization, and time management skills.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
This position is a 40 hour per week job; however, must have flexibility to occasionally work extra hours on the weekends and evenings to supervise programming activities and to attend key events for the Honors College.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary
*$42,837 - $48,927
Posting Date
09/23/2022
Closing Date
10/07/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2022179
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/12853
Job Duties
Activity
Under the direction of the Associate Dean, assist in the management of the Honors College 4-year advising/mentoring program. Responsible for maintaining and updating core student databases, running academic progress reports, and tracking graduation. Under the guidance of the Associate Dean, analyze data and create reports associated with assessment, retention, and enrollment management.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
35
Activity
Advise ~100 Honors College students each year and function as a core member of the honors advising team which includes participating in summer orientation. Provide co-curricular opportunities for advisees.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
Oversees the academic component of the honors First-Year Experience for all incoming honors students. This includes managing and teaching the units directly related to advising, experiential learning and student success. This work will be done in conjunction with the Director and Associate Director of Student Engagement.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Activity
Work in tandem with the Director of Advising in Honors to support the student success of all Honors students; including management of the Faculty Fellows Program, identification of experiential learning opportunities; programming and event planning.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
Activity
Serve as an integral member of the Honors College team. Attend all staff meetings and retreats. Contribute to strategic planning, budget management, and program development initiatives as directed. Participate in implementation of key events and core activities in the Honors College.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
5
Organization
Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university. Since our founding in 1770, the College has maintained a strong liberal arts curriculum. The College is a state-supported, comprehensive institution and ranks among the nation’s top universities for quality of life, affordability, and exceptional education in the arts, sciences, education, and business. Our beautiful and historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities and cutting-edge programs, attracts exceptional students and faculty from across the U.S. and around the world.
Academics
Over 12,200 students select from more than 130 undergraduate majors and minors and 27 master’s degrees and graduate certificate programs. For example, we are the only college in America with an undergraduate program in Data Science. We have an entire school dedicated to Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, and we offer 25 interdisciplinary minors in topics as diverse as environmental studies and crime, law and society.
The strength of a College of Charleston education is in its deeply rooted liberal arts and sciences tradition. Our goal is to prepare our students to be ethical, open-minded leaders and multidisciplinary problem solvers. Our success is largely due to our incredible faculty—accomplished teacher-scholars who are wholly invested in the intellectual growth and personal development of their students.
The College of Charleston is a mid-sized university organized around six academic schools:
- School of the Arts,
- School of Business,
- School of Education, Health, and Human Performance,
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences,
- School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, and
- School of Sciences and Mathematics.
Additionally, academic programs are coordinated by the Graduate School, Honors College, Center for International Education, and the College of Charleston North Campus.
About the College
A superior quality undergraduate program is central to the mission of the College. The College provides a creative and intellectually stimulating environment where students are challenged by a committed faculty of more than 500 distinguished teacher-scholars, all in an incomparable setting. The city of Charleston—world-renowned for its history, architecture, culture and coastal environment—serves as a living and learning laboratory for experiences in business, science, technology, teaching, the humanities, languages, and the arts. In addition to offering a broad range of bachelor’s degree programs, the College also provides master’s degree programs that are compatible with the needs of the community and the state. As a prominent component of the state's higher education system, the College encourages and supports research. Our faculty members are important sources of knowledge and expertise for the community, the state, and the nation.
Our professors are Fulbright and Guggenheim fellows, National Science Foundation CAREER award recipients, world-renowned performers, and Oprah’s Book Club authors. These faculty accolades, while impressive on their own, are even more remarkable when you consider the level of engagement and attention these accomplished scholars and professionals devote to their students. They are committed mentors who make sure that every student has the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential. College of Charleston professors are partners in meaningful undergraduate research, thoughtful academic advisors, and in many cases, lifelong friends.
At the College of Charleston, you’ll meet students, faculty, and staff from different cultures, ethnic backgrounds, beliefs, and sexual orientations. Students from 49 states and 62 countries choose the College for its small-college feel blended with the advantages and diversity of an urban, mid-sized university. Our students learn how to succeed and grow, both inside and outside the classroom. This comes from a rigorous exposure to the arts, sciences and humanities, and from a dedication to achievement in education, business and other professional careers. It comes from exceptional opportunities to pursue knowledge and conduct research at the undergraduate and graduate level beside some of the nation’s finest faculty. It comes from a vibrant and enriching campus life that provides meaningful opportunities to become engaged, to make a difference, and to become a leader.
While they live, work, and study in one of the greatest cities in the world, our students share many of the same hopes and dreams. They want to discover themselves, find out what they can achieve and create their own future. At the College of Charleston, we help students learn how to make that happen. In the great liberal arts tradition, a College of Charleston education focuses on discovery and personal growth, as well as preparing for life, work, and service in our society.
The College actively seeks to attract a diverse group of faculty who will help students excel academically and who will encourage individuals to thrive while engaging in original inquiry and creative expression in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom. Our classrooms provide students the opportunity to realize their intellectual and personal potential and to become responsible, productive members of society.
What makes the College of Charleston experience so exceptional?
Remarkable Students
College of Charleston students are phenomenally bright, creative, and independent. Last year, our students made contributions to society that had a tremendous impact on the Charleston community and the world at large. Graduating seniors won national awards, fellowships, and graduate scholarships to study subjects ranging from philosophy in New York, to international economics at Johns Hopkins, to Buddhism in China. They wrote award-winning papers, won conference championships, and developed professional networks that have led to remarkable careers.
Distinguished Faculty
Our accomplished faculty members share a commitment to their students and a research outlook that defines the term “teacher-scholar.” College of Charleston professors are here because they love what they do and because they are personally committed to the success of every one of their students. They acknowledge the talent of these students by engaging with them in meaningful, graduate-level research even as sophomores or juniors.
It’s an exciting time to be at the College of Charleston. After more than 240 years, we continue to evolve. Our reputation is spreading. More and more exceptional students make us their top choice, and we attract and retain the caliber of faculty that other colleges dream about. Consider a career at the College of Charleston. Apply online at jobs.cofc.edu.
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