Assistant Director of Academic Success

Hendrix College•Conway, AR

19h•$48,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Hendrix College Office of Advising and Academic Success is seeking a full-time, 12-month department member to serve as Assistant Director of Academic Success. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The individual in this position reports to the Associate Provost for Advising and Academic Success and works closely with the Director of Academic Success and the Coordinator of Testing Services. This employee helps students attain their best possible academic outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Professional and friendly
Self-motivated team player
Ability to manage multifaceted projects
Experience with spreadsheets
Respectful of student privacy and confidential information

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Work experience in the areas of academic success or student support preferred.

Responsibilities

Overseeing all aspects of the Peer Learning Program.
Overseeing all facets of the Assistance Animal Program.
Providing individual academic counseling to help students navigate coursework and graduate, ideally within four years.
Helping students see how their academic work is helping prepare them for future lives as professionals.
Managing correspondence with students on leaves of absence.
Assisting with the implementation of academic accommodations, as needed.
Assisting with the planning and implementation of the Majors Fair.
Assisting with the planning and implementation of the Summer Bridge Program.
Collaborating with other College departments including Admissions, Athletics, Financial Aid, Housing, and the Registrar’s office.
Presenting information to parents, faculty, and student groups.
Performing other duties as assigned.