EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. A degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, or College Student Counseling and Personnel is a plus.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience is required. Experience in Residential Life, Academic Affairs, or Student Affairs—especially involving academic support or student engagement in a college/university setting is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate ability to demonstrate success in developing and implementing academic programs or high-impact educational practices is preferred.

• Lead the development of new unique, high-impact academic experiences tailored to each of the 11 commons. Collaborate with faculty-in-residence, commons student leadership, faculty affiliates, staff, and academic departments, to align signature academic experiences with institutional learning outcomes and community themes.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of Faculty and Staff Affiliates for each residential commons. Design meaningful opportunities for interaction between affiliates and students. Co-lead the Connect Faculty initiative with the Director of Academic Initiatives. Supervise academic initiatives student employees to support academic experiences and programs.
• Plan and execute the annual HOPE Banquet and other recognition events that celebrate academic excellence. Identify and implement additional strategies to elevate and acknowledge academic achievement among residents throughout the year.
• Work closely with campus partners such as Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and campus partners to align residential initiatives with institutional goals. Assess, gather data, and evaluate programs to ensure they meet the intended outcomes. Assist with training and professional development for residential life staff related to program planning and student engagement. Maintain program budget.
• Support the department, division and University in strategic planning and other duties as assigned.
• Occasional evening/weekend hours will be required for events related to departmental and university initiatives.
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