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Form of workPOSITION TITLE: Asst Director of CHE
COMPENSATION RANGE: 58,000.00 - 60,000.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative
DEPARTMENT: Center for Human Enrichment
TARGET HIRE DATE: 2/16/2024
BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub
To ensure full consideration, applications must bereceived by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/06/2024.
Position Summary
This position serves to support the recruitment, retention and success of CHE/SSS participants. The Assistant Director oversees the CHE/SSS Advising program which is responsible for the identification and selection of new participants as well creating an advising program that supports each students individual growth and success from their entry into the University through their graduation. The Assistant Director is responsible for hiring, training and evaluating all Advising personnel. Because CHE/SSS receives federal funding support the CHE/SSS Assistant Director is responsible for maintaining advising data and documentation in compliance with federal U.S. Department of Education (TRIO) regulations.
Job Duties
I. Administration and Program Development 50%
• Responsible for the supervision of all advising personnel including: 2 CHE/SSS full-time academic advisors and peer academic advisors, including the Cumbres peer academic advisor
• Coordinate recruitment process for cohort selection with support from program Director and Advising team
• Work in collaboration with New Student Orientation, Office of Financial Aid, Office of the Registrar, and Academic Support & Advising staff to provide new CHE/SSS participants academic advising and financial literacy support during New Student Orientation
• Coordination of early registration process for all first and second year
• Assign caseloads to Academic Advisors and peer academic advisors
• Provide support to the Academic Advisors through professional development and evaluation with support of the CHE/SSS Director
• Develop written policy and procedure for the Advising program staff
• Conduct annual performance evaluations with professional advising staff, with oversight from project Director
• Supervise advising staff throughout summer identification and selection process
• Plan weekly advising team meetings
II. Academic Advising and Support 35 %
• Maintain a caseload of SSS students (primarily students facing academic difficulties and upper class students)
• Support the the implementation of all advising strategies utilizing Banner, Student Success
Collaborative and Student Access Database with specific attention to:
Individual Success Plans
Graduation Plan
Schedule Building and Registration
Scholastic Standards
Success Staffing
• Collaborate with Director of Advising within Academic Support & Advising, the Office of the
Registrar, New Student Orientation, Cumbres program, and cultural centers on University policy
changes as needed
• Serve as a liaison to UNC academic and student support departments and offices to meet CHE/SSS participant needs
• Collaborate with other TRiO programs to support CHE/SSS student needs
• Disseminate data from midterm grade system t program staff to help facilitate growth for CHE/SSS participants
III. Assessment and Evaluation 10 %
• Collaborate with Coordinator of Educational Technology and Assessment to ensure appropriate
assessments are administered to program participants, such as end-of-year program evaluation and other assessments as to determine effectiveness and future programmatic needs
• Provide monthly reports to the CHE/SSS Director related to participants not responding to outreach, and completing year end reports for the advising unit
• Manage and use Student Access database in collaboration with the Coordinator of Educational
Technology and Assessment to meet grant compliance guidelines and inform practices within the SSS program
• Coordinate all data gathering with relation to advising services and manage accuracy of case notes and contacts with program participants
• Utilize data to make appropriate programming decisions for advising services in collaboration with the program Director
• Understand and implement all grant objectives for the SSS project
• Assist with the gathering of data for the U. S. Department of Education Annual Performance Report (APR)
IV. Curriculum and Instruction 5 %
• Participate on curriculum committee including English Instructor, Coordinator of Educational
Technology & Assess, Literacy Coordinator, and UNIV 101 & LIB 150 instructors to coordinate
academic services for CHE/SSS participants and to inform student progress and success
• Collaborate with Coordinator of Educational Technology and Assessment to consider graduate school planning and development needs of CHE/SSS students that can be delivered workshop series
• Coordinate with the University College Scheduler to ensure accurate and timely scheduling and evaluation of CHE cohort classes
• Collaborate with CHE instructional team to ensure CHE cohort classes reflect a model of interdisciplinary development and instruction.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of experience in a higher educational setting. Supervision of professional and student staff, and an understanding of best practices and strategies in effectively supervising staff. Understanding of the challenges faced by first generation and underrepresented populations in higher education is required.
Appropriate Educational Degree: Higher Education/Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, Education, Counseling, Youth Development, Psychology, Sociology, Social Service, or Community Development related degree.
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability - to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC's Career Hub to learn more about UNC's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University's policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy.
Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
COMPENSATION RANGE: 58,000.00 - 60,000.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative
DEPARTMENT: Center for Human Enrichment
TARGET HIRE DATE: 2/16/2024
BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub
To ensure full consideration, applications must bereceived by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/06/2024.
Position Summary
This position serves to support the recruitment, retention and success of CHE/SSS participants. The Assistant Director oversees the CHE/SSS Advising program which is responsible for the identification and selection of new participants as well creating an advising program that supports each students individual growth and success from their entry into the University through their graduation. The Assistant Director is responsible for hiring, training and evaluating all Advising personnel. Because CHE/SSS receives federal funding support the CHE/SSS Assistant Director is responsible for maintaining advising data and documentation in compliance with federal U.S. Department of Education (TRIO) regulations.
Job Duties
I. Administration and Program Development 50%
• Responsible for the supervision of all advising personnel including: 2 CHE/SSS full-time academic advisors and peer academic advisors, including the Cumbres peer academic advisor
• Coordinate recruitment process for cohort selection with support from program Director and Advising team
• Work in collaboration with New Student Orientation, Office of Financial Aid, Office of the Registrar, and Academic Support & Advising staff to provide new CHE/SSS participants academic advising and financial literacy support during New Student Orientation
• Coordination of early registration process for all first and second year
• Assign caseloads to Academic Advisors and peer academic advisors
• Provide support to the Academic Advisors through professional development and evaluation with support of the CHE/SSS Director
• Develop written policy and procedure for the Advising program staff
• Conduct annual performance evaluations with professional advising staff, with oversight from project Director
• Supervise advising staff throughout summer identification and selection process
• Plan weekly advising team meetings
II. Academic Advising and Support 35 %
• Maintain a caseload of SSS students (primarily students facing academic difficulties and upper class students)
• Support the the implementation of all advising strategies utilizing Banner, Student Success
Collaborative and Student Access Database with specific attention to:
Individual Success Plans
Graduation Plan
Schedule Building and Registration
Scholastic Standards
Success Staffing
• Collaborate with Director of Advising within Academic Support & Advising, the Office of the
Registrar, New Student Orientation, Cumbres program, and cultural centers on University policy
changes as needed
• Serve as a liaison to UNC academic and student support departments and offices to meet CHE/SSS participant needs
• Collaborate with other TRiO programs to support CHE/SSS student needs
• Disseminate data from midterm grade system t program staff to help facilitate growth for CHE/SSS participants
III. Assessment and Evaluation 10 %
• Collaborate with Coordinator of Educational Technology and Assessment to ensure appropriate
assessments are administered to program participants, such as end-of-year program evaluation and other assessments as to determine effectiveness and future programmatic needs
• Provide monthly reports to the CHE/SSS Director related to participants not responding to outreach, and completing year end reports for the advising unit
• Manage and use Student Access database in collaboration with the Coordinator of Educational
Technology and Assessment to meet grant compliance guidelines and inform practices within the SSS program
• Coordinate all data gathering with relation to advising services and manage accuracy of case notes and contacts with program participants
• Utilize data to make appropriate programming decisions for advising services in collaboration with the program Director
• Understand and implement all grant objectives for the SSS project
• Assist with the gathering of data for the U. S. Department of Education Annual Performance Report (APR)
IV. Curriculum and Instruction 5 %
• Participate on curriculum committee including English Instructor, Coordinator of Educational
Technology & Assess, Literacy Coordinator, and UNIV 101 & LIB 150 instructors to coordinate
academic services for CHE/SSS participants and to inform student progress and success
• Collaborate with Coordinator of Educational Technology and Assessment to consider graduate school planning and development needs of CHE/SSS students that can be delivered workshop series
• Coordinate with the University College Scheduler to ensure accurate and timely scheduling and evaluation of CHE cohort classes
• Collaborate with CHE instructional team to ensure CHE cohort classes reflect a model of interdisciplinary development and instruction.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of experience in a higher educational setting. Supervision of professional and student staff, and an understanding of best practices and strategies in effectively supervising staff. Understanding of the challenges faced by first generation and underrepresented populations in higher education is required.
Appropriate Educational Degree: Higher Education/Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, Education, Counseling, Youth Development, Psychology, Sociology, Social Service, or Community Development related degree.
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability - to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC's Career Hub to learn more about UNC's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University's policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy.
Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
