Executive Director, Student Academic Support Services

Categories: Northeast Region 1

Department:

KSC Academic and Career Advising

Institution:

Keene State College

Date Posted:

Mar 27 2024 3:21PM

Close Date:

May 27 2024
 

Position Description

Executive Director, Student Academic Support Services

Department: KSC Academic and Career Advising

Summary of Position: Keene State College invites applications for an Executive Director of Academic Support Services to provide vision, strategic direction, leadership, and management of operations for academic support units including TRIO Programs (Aspire, Aspire STEM, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math Science, Links, Peer Tutoring), Academic & Career Advising (ACA), Global Education Office (GEO), and Office of Disability Services (ODS) along with long-range strategic planning for closer integration and collaboration of these functions.

Additional Job Information

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online: • Letter of application addressing the above responsibilities • Resume • Contact Information for references

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the College’s discretion.

Posting Number: PS4519FY24

Other minimum qualifications

• Master’s degree and a miniumum of five years related experience

• Experience in establishing and supervising effective processes for data and information management to ensure timely and accurate reporting and confidentiality of participant records.

• Proven success working with TRIO programs including Student Support Services, Upward Bound, and Upward Bound Math-Science.

• Successful grant writing experience.

• Strong technical skills and the ability to train and work with colleagues to implement new and appropriate technologies.

• Experience in Information Technology Management to ensure the successful submission of Annual Performance Reports to the Dept. of Education.

• Knowledge about and experience in working with low-income academically challenged students.

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead teams of people.

• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means; excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to a collaborative team-oriented work environment.

• Ability to work with diverse populations of students and colleagues.

• Active engagement in the TRIO community at the Federal, State, and or local level.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to restructure and/or redirect programs in order to continuously respond to emerging research, strategies for improved efficiency or changes in student demographics, abilities, and or aspirations.

Additionally, the College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to campus.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with experience, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

To apply: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/60343

Posting Date 03/20/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Category: Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type Regular

Driver’s License and Physical Requirements

None applicable

Institution Information

Set in the beautiful New England city of Keene, at the foot of Mount Monadnock, Keene State College is the public liberal arts college of New Hampshire. Inspired by the college motto “Enter to Learn – Go Forth to Serve,” the institution focuses on rigorous academic programs and a tradition of small classes, faculty student research and creative projects and community service. Keene State College offers over forty majors in the arts and sciences, professional programs, and selected graduate degrees. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us. The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Application Process

see job description

Institution Information

Keene State College https://www.keene.edu/

Contact Information

Human Resources