Details

Open Date 07/03/2024

Requisition Number PRN39101B

Job Title Associate Director, Student Services

Working Title Associate Director, Belonging Cohorts

Job Grade F

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

• Monday Through Friday Sam to 5pm. Occasional weekend obligations for events, trips, and etc.

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 01420 - Advising (Sch of Business)

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $73,000 - $77,000

Close Date 07/19/2024

Open Until Filled No

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Belonging Cohorts is responsible for supporting both First Ascent ( FAS ) and Opportunity Scholar ( OSP ) programs which focus on low-income, first generation, and high achieving undergraduate students. Responsibilities will include supporting both programs with recruiting, programming, assessment, budget, scholarship management, supervision of program staff, and, student support. The cohort programs are designed to recruit promising leaders with significant financial need to attend the Eccles School. In collaboration with the program coordinators, Director, and board of advisors, the Associate Director is required to foster a successful transition to the university environment, provide resources and support to help with personal/social/academic issues, provide leadership and team building activities, assist students in identifying resources for academic success, link students with opportunities to engage in deep learning and encourage timely graduation. This position has reports directly to the Director of Belonging Cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of day-to-day programmatic operations for FAS & OSP cohort programs by way of overseeing and supporting the Program Managers.

• Ensure students’ needs are met by managing logistical oversight of U of U student platforms and scheduling management systems.

• Support the strategy and implementation of student programming events and education.

• Support the development of a recruiting strategy for incoming students.

• Works as lead to partner with Marketing & Communication to develop a communications strategy for program donors and students.

• Provide advising and mentorship to a caseload of Opportunity Scholars Program students throughout the college career.

• Ensure students have the resources they need to be successful (counseling, computers, tutoring, academic advising, and career coaching).

• Foster successful transition to the university environment, provide counseling support for personal issues, and offer leadership and community-building activities.

• Nurtures collaborative relationships with Eccles Schools and university community members to connect students with opportunities for deep learning and expansion of network.

• Helps build student pathways throughout undergraduate student offices, resources, events and opportunities in the David Eccles School of Business.

• Works with Director of Belonging Cohorts to assess and maintain the quality of both programs.

• As requested, prepares reports and records on program status and progress.

• May be asked to participate as an ex-officio member of the different Board of Advisors.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required:

• Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:

• Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

• Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

• Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• MEd or Master’s degree in Education, Business, Policy and Public Administration, Communication, or similar.

• 4+ years of experience working with undergraduate students

• 4+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in collaboration with academic, industry, and community entities.

• 4+ years of experience supervising or mentoring students.

• Understanding of how to apply student development theory to programmatic and curricular-focused trainings and events.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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