Assistant Director: Adult and Continuing Education Programs at DeSales University

Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Student counseling, Academic advising, Transcript evaluation, Program development, Student progression analysis, Administrative support, Assessment, Enrollment management, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Computer proficiency, Problem solving, Time management

Industry

Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS OVERVIEW: DeSales University, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic, private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts university. Founded by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales in 1964, the 550-acre suburban campus is located about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,000 includes undergraduate day, evening, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 130 full-time faculty members and offers 50 bachelor's degrees, 14 graduate programs, and a number of certificates in a wide range of disciplines. In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE POSITION SUMMARY: The assistant director responsibilities include counseling and support services for students enrolled in the Adult Studies program at DeSales University. Position involves the evaluation of transcripts for students, advising, program development, student progression analysis, administration, and assessment. Work closely with Enrollment Management and other designated University personnel to provide fully coordinated student experience for the students. Contact students in a timely manner, facilitate orientation sessions, follow up with active and inactive students is a major part of this position. Additional duties as assigned by the Associate Dean and Dean, including assisting with advising of MBA Students. QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree preferred * Effective oral presentation and written communication skills. * Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with strong aptitude for detail. * Willingness to work flexible hours in late afternoon and early evening and weekends as necessary to satisfy needs of students and program. * Computer proficiency required * Able to independently and proactively develop opportunities to problem solve across the university * Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete assignments in a timely fashion * Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity * Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director provides counseling, support services, and academic advising to students in the Adult Studies program. They also manage transcript evaluations, program development, and student progression analysis while coordinating with enrollment management.