Associate Director, Student Advancement

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

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About The Position

Organization's Summary Statement: The Associate Director for Student Advancement (ADSA) provides strategic guidance to the staff, faculty and student leaders who facilitate students’ well-being, community building, and professional development in University Honors (UH). Specifically, as part of the program’s senior leadership team, the ADSA manages student affairs; develops and coordinates student leader programming; advises faculty on ways to engage students outside the classroom; acts as the coordinator for the team response to students in crisis; and oversees UH’s strategic assessment efforts. Additionally, the ADSA moderates 1) the UH Student Board (UHSB), which advises the Director on curricular matters, and 2) the UH Alumni Network and Board. The ADSA supervises the Assistant Director for Student Life and the Assistant Director for Academic Life, and reports to the Director. EXAMPLES OF WORK: -Provides senior program leadership. -Oversees strategic management of student affairs. -Monitors assessment and data analytics. -Manages student leaders and alumni affairs. -Other responsibilities as assigned. Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Licenses/ Certifications: None required

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Eight (8) years of experience in higher education or academic affairs.
Three (3) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
Knowledge of living-learning programs, alumni relations, advising, student affairs, residence life, and student organization operations.
Skill in managing or supervising staff and/or student employees.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in communication, presentation, organization, and interpersonal interactions.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to work closely with students to support their needs, aspirations, and personal/professional development.
Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, and manage competing priorities.
Ability to participate in evening work and occasional weekend and/or off-campus activities.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution.
Experience and/or familiarity with honors students and/or living-learning communities.
Experience with undergraduate students in crisis.
Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative techniques related to evaluation and assessment.
Familiarity with best practices and innovative initiatives in student affairs, career readiness, resident life, and/or alumni development in higher education.
Good understanding of the complexity and diversity of a large public higher education institution.