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Position Description
The Director of the Success Advising Center plays a key role in student success at UCM. The Director’s role includes, but is not limited to, the development and execution of an shared advising model that is proactive, equitable and holistic; the development of collaborative relationships with academic departments to support a shared advising model; promotion of a belief that all faculty and staff are responsible for student success; conducting research on best practices in student success, and executing initiatives to achieve best in class student success outcomes; provide support programming for external programs focused on college access and completion; support faculty and staff training as it pertains to comprehensive advising, mentoring, coaching and other student success practices; complete assessment, evaluation and reporting of student success/advising programs and processes; and oversee the student advising component of new student orientations. This position will be responsible for working directly with special populations of students, such as first year students, transfer students, Open Option (undecided) students with undeclared majors, students identified as vulnerable (at-risk), academic probationary students, and take a leadership role in the student alert/ warning referral system as it relates to academic success, and further as a member of the University CARE team, take an active role in this system campus wide.
Duties
Attention to detail, Budget-related skills, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality
-Ability to interact with diverse populations.
-General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends in the areas of academic advising, student persistence, retention, and degree completion.
-Ability to present intricate information to diverse audiences in an appropriate, exciting, and engaging manner.
Application Process
Complete online application and upload cover letter, resume, and any supporting documents to: https://jobs.ucmo.edu/postings/31993 The priority deadline for applicants will be on August 9th. Applicant review will begin the week of August 12th.
Institution Information
The University of Central Missouri has campuses in Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit. UCM is a public, master’s level, comprehensive regional university and is designated as the state’s baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution in professional applied science and technology.
Additional Information
UCM offers a highly competitive and comprehensive array of benefits to meet the needs of our employees. From paid time off to educational development, full health insurance to life insurance. Employees can participate in a robust retirement program, a number of voluntary tax-sheltered annuity programs, and the Missouri’s 529 College Savings Plan (MOST). Our exceptional benefits are just another reason why employees choose UCM!
Contact Information
Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or 660-543-4255
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Qualifications:
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Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Career Development or related field.
1. Minimum of five years of progressively more responsible experience in a higher education environment, preferably in Student Success, Retention, Advising, Career Development or Student Affairs, with an emphasis on organizational leadership, academic advising, crisis intervention, retention or career development.
2. Minimum of two years of administrative or management experience that includes project planning and management, budgeting, personnel selection, supervision and evaluation, program and curriculum development and assessment.
3. Extensive experience in higher education setting with an emphasis on academic advising, crisis intervention, retention initiatives, or career development.
Preferred Qualifications
-Ability to interact with diverse populations.
-General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends in the areas of academic advising, student persistence, retention, and degree completion.
-Ability to present intricate information to diverse audiences in an appropriate, exciting, and engaging manner.
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