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University of Utah

Associate Director, Student Services

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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Job Summary The College of Fine Arts (CFA) Associate Director of Student Services is responsible for planning and executing strategic efforts to improve CFA student services, including student recruitment, leadership, belonging, curricular navigation, internships and industry partnerships, career preparation, degree completion, and alumni engagement.

Responsibilities

Lead CFA Student Services

Serve as the Dean’s delegate for student services needs

Serve on the CFA Executive Committee and Dean’s Cabinet

Collaborate and meet regularly with the assigned Directors of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies, Director of Advising and Academic Advisors

Process student petitions

Ensure CFA students have access to proactive student support services, including:

Supervise CFA Administrative Assistant, CFA Internship Coordinator, and CFA interns/work study employees

Coordinate staffing and supplies for campus‑wide events related to recruitment, admissions, transfer success, and belonging

Direct the CFA Create Success Initiative and assist students with admissions, registrar, income accounting, financial aid, and referrals to campus partners when necessary

Administer CFA scholarship and fellowship process

Coordinate communication/marketing to promote CFA student services, including Navigate campaigns, marketing and communication requests, and special initiatives (i.e., Activate)

Support CFA development efforts aligned with student services efforts

Serve as the CFA Student Data Analyst

In partnership with the CFA academic units and University Enrollment Management, anticipate student data needs related to recruitment, admissions, orientation, advising, persistence, curricular navigation, and graduation

Develop and assess effective mechanisms for student data collection and dissemination to CFA leadership, academic advising, and career coaching

Provide training for the effective use and analysis of student data

Coordinate post‑graduate alumni tracking with the CFA academic units and U Career Success on the university graduation survey (First Destination)

Serve at the CFA liaison with UAIR

Administer CFA student leadership programs: ArtsForce, FAF Grant, & EE Jones Fine Arts House

Serve as the advisor to the College Student Council

Oversee ArtsForce programming

Advise FAF Grants representatives and administer the annual FAF Grants funding process in alignment with university policies

Coordinate with Student Leadership & Involvement Office to ensure CFA student organizations are properly categorized

Coordinate EE Jones Fine Arts House student selection process

Participate in Housing & Residential Education and resident advisor meetings

Coordinate arts programming for EE Jones Fine Arts House residents

Prepare and disseminate an annual report of CFA student leadership programs

Oversee the student services planning and budget

Participate in annual CFA budget planning and Academic Enterprise Planning

Forecast annual budget needs to implement CFA student services efforts

Maintain budget records and submit reports as needed

Represent CFA on campus committees

CFA College Council

Enrollment Management

Academic Advising Standards Council

Campus Recruitment Committee

Housing & Residential Education

Additional committees as needed

Work Environment and Level of Frequency Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

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

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

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. This position may require a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working 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.

EEO Statement 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. 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. For assistance with accommodations or to report discrimination, contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Aff: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ or file a report at oeo.utah.edu.

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

List of References

Optional Documents

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Veteran Only (e.g., DD‑2214)

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

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