Assistant Director, Advising & Experiential Learning

Northern Kentucky University • Highland Heights, KY

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Advising & Experiential Learning supports student success and retention within the College of Informatics by integrating academic advising and career development initiatives. The person in this position serves as the primary liaison for experiential learning, connecting COI students with campus and community partners to expand internship, co-op, and applied learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Master's Degree - A variety of academic programs could serve as appropriate training, including but not limited to education, higher education, management, statistics and counseling.
• Detailed working experience with Qualtrics or similar survey program, and other innovative data gathering techniques/software is needed to support data informed decision making.
• Working with student information systems, SAP, Navigate, Slate, and Canvas are needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for COI 396 experience requests via Handshake
• Responsible for coordinating INF 201: Foundations of Informatics Professionals (1 credit hour)
• Recruit, train, and supervise student peer coaches who manage the iSSAC front desk
• Oversee COI undergraduate graduation checkout process, including timeline development and student communication, and serve as liaison to the Office of the Registrar
• Develop and maintain the COI internship website
• Advise a caseload of students to meet the unit's needs
• Establish effective communication channels with COI students about internships, co-ops, and other experiential opportunities
• Collaborate with COI schools, iSSAC, FY SSH, and Career Services to: Increase student participation in co-ops and internships Track co-ops/internships at the college level Build a culture around the value of experiential learning Improve employer satisfaction with COI partnerships Maximize value of experiential programs for students
• Grow and lead professional development opportunities for COI students that enhance career readiness and complement academic learning
• Serve as the "spoke" representative for the College of Informatics in the Norse Network Hub "hub-spoke" model
• Support existing internship fairs hosted by the college and university
• Complete all CPT letter requests
• Serve on department, division, and university committees supporting applied student experiences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees