POSTED: 2/7/12
Coordinator, Academic Advising Services 37596
SDES-First Year Advising and Exploration
University of Central Florida
Close Date: 02/09/2012
Position Description
The coordinator, academic services in First Year Advising and Exploration provides prescriptive and developmental advising and academic support assistance for fist year students assigned to the office. Each coordinator is assigned a group of advisees that includes students from a specific major, or a group of undeclared students.
Duties
Administrative
* Provide academic advising to assigned group of first year students following a prescriptive and development advising process
* Integrate career development concepts and strategies into the developmental advising process
* Provide advisement to prospective first year students
* Participate in and support FYAE initiatives
* Be responsible for schedule planning and registration assistance sessions of assigned college/majors during freshman orientations
* Maintain collegiality within FYAE
* Provide coordination/leadership to one of the major retention programs within FYAE by providing specialized advising and assisting in project management
Advising Responsibilities
Meet individually or in small group sessions with FYAE advisees as assigned and provide the following support services:
* Assist advisees in establishing appropriate course schedules based on university and college/major requirements, student's interests and abilities, and academic and career goals
* Assist advisees with course schedule planning for their first and second year
* Explain academic policies and procedures
* Help advisees identify academic strengths and weaknesses and strategies that promote student growth and development
* Discuss and clarify with advisees their academic and career goals guiding them through the development of a plan for academic success to include short and long term goals and strategies
* Assist advisees with the use of computer technologies to improve communication of timely academic information and respond promptly to email questions/notes from students
* Provide assistance with the course registration process by guiding advisees through the MyUCF system
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer experience advising students through all aspects of the first year, including major exploration and establishing connection and strategies for academic success. Experience and participation with providing academic advising during orientation services to first time in college students. Evidence of effective communication skills
Application Process
To apply for a position, applicants are required to complete the online application in its entirety including accurate information on previous employers along with supervisors' names and phone numbers .Additional employment history may be added, if so desired. Cover letters/CVs, resumes and letters of reference may be attached with the online application but are not required unless indicated in the posting.
Applicant must apply online at www.jobswithucf.com.
Institutional Information
The University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States. UCF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, and is the second-largest university in the United States by enrollment.
Contact Information
Stephen O'Connell
Director
First Year Advising and Exploration
116 Howard Phillips Hall
Orlando, Florida
407-823-3789 (Main Line)
407-823-3546 (Fax)
POSTED: 2/2/12
Director of Student Success Center
Office of Student Life
Andrew College
Position Description
Andrew College, Cuthbert, GA seeks a Director of Student Success Center.
Duties
1. Manage and coordinate the Student Success Center and its programs.
2. Manage the residential academic support, Early Alert System, and other collaborative support programs.
3. Maintain the Student Success Center Web site.
4. Train and manage center tutors; coordinate tutor schedules.
5. Develop academic support materials for the Center.
6. Develop/deliver academic support workshops for students
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Education, English, Mathematics, Counseling or related field;
Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and time management skills;
Experience in programmatic, administrative, or fiscal aspects of education or student support programs;
Experience in an educational environment addressing the academic needs, challenges, and barriers to success of at-risk students;
Experience working with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to:
Andrew College
Dean of Students
501 College Street
Cuthbert, GA 39840
Institutional Information
Andrew College is a small, residential, two-year college related to The United Methodist Church. Its mission is to provide an academically challenging liberal arts curriculum within a nurturing community. In keeping with its Christian heritage, Andrew College provides an environment which prepares students for further study at a senior college and which enables them to understand themselves as persons of responsibility and potential within a global community
Contact Information
Please contact jeniarand@andrewcollege.edu if you have any questions regarding the application process.
POSTED: 1/20/12
Director, Academic Support Services
First Year Experience
University of Central Florida
Close Date: Open
Position Description
The Director will provide vision, leadership, and supervision to the office of the First Year Experience (FYE). FYE coordinates the design, administrative oversight, and implementation of comprehensive orientation programs for freshmen and transfer students and their family members. FYE coordinates and implements over 30 orientations for First Time in College and Transfer students and their families. Additionally, the unit provides leadership in the execution of welcome activities, parent program, Freshman Seminar, and the LINK Program. FYE creates opportunities for student success through the establishment of campus wide collaborations and partnerships that impact the transition, persistence, retention and graduation of UCF students. Student Development and Enrollment Services (SDES), supports this full-time, 12-month position. This position and the office of FYE, reports to the Associate Vice President for SDES.
The Director provides oversight, and is responsible for the organizational, administrative, budgetary, supervisory, scheduling, and procedural functions of all aspects of the First Year Experience programs, including: orientation for first and second year and transfer students, the parent program, Welcome Week activities, the Out of State Mentoring Program (OSSM) and the LINK Program.
The Director oversees and manages a budget that exceeds $600,000.
The Director supervises the coordination and implementation of a web-based, virtual orientation program for incoming transfer students.
The Director coordinates the Freshman Seminar course for first year students. This includes selecting and training of faculty, curriculum development, scheduling sections, and registration.
The Director oversees the development of effective publications and materials that communicate the UCF tradition, spirit, and citizen expectations.
The Director supervises an assistant director, two coordinators, all support staff, graduate assistants, and over thirty student leaders.
The Director participates in the assessment and evaluation of all programs; including the development of benchmark's and outcomes.
The Director establishes partnerships and collaborative relations with all members of the UCF community including Cashiers Office, Student Accounts, Aramark and other catering services, SDES offices, Student Union and Arena facilities, and academic colleges.
The Director recommends and assists in the development and implementation of university policies and procedures, which affect the mission of the First Year Experience office.
The Director provides reports and data analysis of programs and initiatives as requested.
The Director serves on division and university committees as required.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidate will have the following:
* Master's degree, preferably in education, student personnel, or related field.
* A minimum of five years of documented experience working with orientation programs for freshman and/or sophomore and transfer students and their families.
* A minimum of two years of unit management and full-time staff supervision.
* Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and abilities to effectively lead and collaborate with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty and administrators are essential.
* Excellent communication, organizational, data analysis and program assessment skills.
* Experience with PeopleSoft and Microsoft products.
* Flexible work schedule (evenings and weekends) and outstanding work ethic.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
Application Process
Applicants can apply at https://www.jobswithucf.com
Institutional Information
The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Institution.
Additional Information
If you have questions regarding recruitment, please e-mail employment@ucf.edu.
POSTED: 1/5/12
Associate Director
EXCEL Center for Academic Success
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia
Position Description
Working with leadership team, oversee academic success programs: Peer Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Minority Academic Support, HOPE Scholar Mentoring and Second Year Programs. Supervise professional staff and undergraduate/graduate students.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred and 3 years working in higher education with some professional staff supervision.
Application Process
To submit application begin at HR website for instructions: https://jobs.westga.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp
POSTED: 12/23/11
Academic Counselor - Req # 1542
New Student Programs
Florida Gulf Coast University
Close Date: 01/12/2012
Position Description
This position's initial duties will include providing academic advising to students in a multi-function advising center; as well as other duties as outlined in the official Position Description.
Duties
Provides academic advising to first time in college (FTIC) students in a multi-function advising center and through a satellite advising office located in an on-campus residence hall.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience in college student personnel services or related area; or Master's degree from an accredited institution in counselor education, college student personnel services, psychology, or other graduate level study.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in counselor education, college student personnel services, psychology, or a related field with a minimum of three years of experience in counseling or academic advising in a higher education environment.
Application Process
Applications are only accepted online. Visit http://jobs.fgcu.edu and access Req #1542. Deadline: 01/12/2012.
Institutional Information
As it commences its 15th year of operation, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has a diverse student body of approximately 13,000. Those students come from 48 states and the District of Columbia as well as 95 other countries. As of Fall 2011, they may choose from 51 undergraduate programs and 32 graduate programs, including a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Doctorate of Education.
FGCU offers an exceptional education at an affordable price. The University recruits and retains students with the potential to succeed in a challenging academic environment and aims to fulfill the academic, social and career expectations of those students. Entering high school students have an average combined SAT score of 1,533 and a grade point average of 3.35.
With more than 1,200 faculty and staff, FGCU features small classes and personalized attention for students. The University offers a technologically advanced campus providing state-of-the-art buildings and equipment to support educational programs.
Five colleges offer 83 degree programs in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Professions and Professional Studies. The most popular majors include Accounting, Biology, Business, Communication, Criminal Forensics, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Environmental Science, Resort and Hospitality Management, Marketing and Psychology. Examples of STEM programs offered include Environmental and Marine Sciences, Biotechnology, Computer Information Systems and Engineering. On the masters' level, most popular programs include Business Administration, Educational Leadership, Public Administration and Social Work. To date, FGCU has awarded one or more degrees to more than 12,000 graduates.
A well-rounded University experience does not consist solely of academics. Service learning plays a vital role in an FGCU education, with students providing more than 114,000 hours of service to hundreds of community organizations and projects annually.
Contact Information
Applications are only accepted online. Visit http://jobs.fgcu.edu and access Req #1542. Deadline: 01/12/2012.
POSTED: 12/19/11
Coordinator, Student Success, PTS-0107
Student Affairs
Broward College - South Campus
Close Date: 01/31/2012
Position Description
The Coordinator of Student Success leads key campus-based student affairs initiatives as assigned by the Dean of Students to advance the College's student success and completion agenda. This student affairs leader collaborates with and/or convenes faculty and staff to develop innovative programs that will positively impact student success at the campus. As such, this student affairs leader will coordinate the development and implementation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) student support programs that are designed to increase student engagement, competency and interest in STEM-related careers. This coordination requires active collaboration with advisement, student life, the Career Center and academic departments.
Duties
This leader will also facilitate a system of early warning referrals for instructors, develop workshops and implement other intervention strategies to promote student participation and retention with specific focus on students enrolled in developmental coursework and First Year Experience activities.
Additionally, this leader oversees the Peer Mentoring Program for first year students and will work with the Dean of Students to develop additional strategies that will promote student success and completion.
Performs related work as directed.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree required; preferably in a STEM related field. Master's Degree strongly preferred.
Minimum Experience/Training: Typically over five years' experience in higher education to include working with college students in a STEM related field, and developing and implementing retention strategies.
Experience with and/or knowledge of evaluating program effectiveness
Three years of supervisory or lead experience required.
Application Process
How to Apply for Broward College Positions:
Apply on-line through https://jobs.broward.edu.
A complete online employment application form is required with the following requested documents.
*CV/resume
*Transcript
Foreign Transcripts: : Transcripts issued outside of the United States require an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.
*Upon selection, official transcripts will be required.
*Employment is contingent upon Florida Department of Law Enforcement background verification, to include fingerprinting of candidates.
*All positions are contingent upon budget approval by the Board of Trustees.
Call (800) 682-3646 for more information
Broward College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and person with disabilities.
Application Information
Contact: HR
Recruitment
Broward College
Phone: 800-682-3646
Fax: 954-201-7612
Online App. Form: http://jobs.broward.edu
More Information on Broward College
Institutional Profile
Current openings for Broward College on HigherEdJobs.
Broward College Home Page
Broward College On-Line Job Bulletin
Institutional Information
Broward College is a community in which diversity is valued and is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. The College strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
Contact Information
Application Information
Contact: HR
Recruitment
Broward College
Phone: 800-682-3646
Fax: 954-201-7612
Online App. Form: http://jobs.broward.edu
POSTED: 11/27/11
Asst. Dean, Programs / Position# 043006
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Miami
Position Description
Responsible for the supervision and oversight for all academic and student services matters related to undergraduate student retention in the College of Arts & Sciences, including developing strategies for counseling students in academic difficulty or with special problems affecting their academic progress; functioning as primary contact in the College concerning academic accommodations in degree requirements for students with documented disabilities; interpreting and administering College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate policy and requirements for students, faculty and administrative personnel; providing input to the Associate Dean and Dean on undergraduate policy matters; evaluating, determining eligibility for and making discretionary decisions on student requests for exceptions to established College of Arts and Sciences requirements; resolving problems concerning degree requirements and College regulations; Process improvement for the undergraduate advising; Providing the Dean's office with reports on student enrollments, and any other reports that are useful for decision making; Planning and implementation of events that will enhance the student experience and contribute to a strong positive sense throughout the A&S student body; Supervision of all staff in Student Academic Services with the Associate Dean and Dean, representing the College to students, faculty, staff and parents.
Required Qualifications
Requirements: Masters degree in Arts and Sciences discipline required plus 5 years experience with undergraduate academic programs and University administration. Position# 043006
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. preferred and experience at the university level with academic retention efforts.
Application Process
In order to be considered for this position you must apply online at www.miami.edu/careers Keyword: 043006
Institutional Information
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Contact Information
In order to be considered for this position you must apply online at www.miami.edu/careers Keyword: 043006
