New River Community College
Assistant Director, Student Success
New River Community College, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Assistant Director, Student Success
1454 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Description The Center for Academic Success and Enrichment (CASE) is seeking an Assistant Director, Student Success to be responsible for one-on-one academic coaching of a caseload of students, coordinating the Peer Mentor Program, and assisting CASE Boston, in day-to-day responsibilities and departmental projects as needed. Coordinate the development and documentation processes and procedures for the Peer Mentor Program including data-collection initiatives and program evaluation activities for the Intro to the Major (ITM) course in partnership with the School of Arts & Sciences. Build relationships with faculty regarding the Peer Mentor relationship with the ITM course and serve as a mediator for any issues that arise with the Peer Mentor/ITM Instructor Expectation Form. Coordinate the Peer Mentor program including all hiring, training, supervision, verifying timesheets, and development of new and returning peer mentors with the support of the Academic Coaches. Assist students in understanding and interpreting academic policies and procedures, degree requirements, course selection, study skills, test taking strategies, and time management. Support the university-wide academic standing process by participating in Academic Standing Committees and other committee participation as assigned. Serve as a liaison between the CASE and Academic Departments. Maintain appropriate staff/student relationships Serve as a student advocate and refer students to additional resources across campus as needed. Develop Academic Success Plans for students on academic warning and probation. Maintain CASE Learning Library with academic resources pertinent to the academic success of students. Assist with campus partners for events (including orientation, graduation, admission open house, etc.) and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
A Master's degree in Education, Psychology or Counseling, with a strong understanding of professional based programs
Three to five years Higher Education work experience, with a preference for overseeing/supervising student leaders
Strong program coordination, management, evaluation skills, and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Ability to maintain professional appearance and working relationships with members of the college community
Demonstrated customer service and problem resolution skills
Proficiency using MS Office Programs
Ability to manage confidential materials and maintain confidentiality when working on specific tasks or projects
Possess a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks and resources appropriately
Ability to work independently on assigned projects
Ability to utilize constructive feedback from colleagues and supervisors
Exercise an appropriate chain of command when needing to address issues/concerns
Physical Requirements
Standing, sitting, manual dexterity, ability to move between offices and floors of buildings
Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure
Ability to be physically in attendance at designated worksite during scheduled work hours and to work some evenings and weekends
Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction)
Ability to lift up to 5-10 lbs.
Compensation The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.
Hiring Range $70,900 - $78,800
Apply Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.
About Us Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan.
MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.
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Description The Center for Academic Success and Enrichment (CASE) is seeking an Assistant Director, Student Success to be responsible for one-on-one academic coaching of a caseload of students, coordinating the Peer Mentor Program, and assisting CASE Boston, in day-to-day responsibilities and departmental projects as needed. Coordinate the development and documentation processes and procedures for the Peer Mentor Program including data-collection initiatives and program evaluation activities for the Intro to the Major (ITM) course in partnership with the School of Arts & Sciences. Build relationships with faculty regarding the Peer Mentor relationship with the ITM course and serve as a mediator for any issues that arise with the Peer Mentor/ITM Instructor Expectation Form. Coordinate the Peer Mentor program including all hiring, training, supervision, verifying timesheets, and development of new and returning peer mentors with the support of the Academic Coaches. Assist students in understanding and interpreting academic policies and procedures, degree requirements, course selection, study skills, test taking strategies, and time management. Support the university-wide academic standing process by participating in Academic Standing Committees and other committee participation as assigned. Serve as a liaison between the CASE and Academic Departments. Maintain appropriate staff/student relationships Serve as a student advocate and refer students to additional resources across campus as needed. Develop Academic Success Plans for students on academic warning and probation. Maintain CASE Learning Library with academic resources pertinent to the academic success of students. Assist with campus partners for events (including orientation, graduation, admission open house, etc.) and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
A Master's degree in Education, Psychology or Counseling, with a strong understanding of professional based programs
Three to five years Higher Education work experience, with a preference for overseeing/supervising student leaders
Strong program coordination, management, evaluation skills, and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Ability to maintain professional appearance and working relationships with members of the college community
Demonstrated customer service and problem resolution skills
Proficiency using MS Office Programs
Ability to manage confidential materials and maintain confidentiality when working on specific tasks or projects
Possess a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks and resources appropriately
Ability to work independently on assigned projects
Ability to utilize constructive feedback from colleagues and supervisors
Exercise an appropriate chain of command when needing to address issues/concerns
Physical Requirements
Standing, sitting, manual dexterity, ability to move between offices and floors of buildings
Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure
Ability to be physically in attendance at designated worksite during scheduled work hours and to work some evenings and weekends
Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction)
Ability to lift up to 5-10 lbs.
Compensation The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.
Hiring Range $70,900 - $78,800
Apply Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.
About Us Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan.
MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.
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