Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Agency (UDC employees) Only

Position Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/4

Salary Range: $73,134.12 - $81,543.04

Closing Date: September 23, 2018

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC, 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The incumbent functions as the Assistant Director Student Success in the Division of Student Success and Development and reports to the Assistant Vice President of Student Success or their designee. The Assistant Director of Student Success is a critical managerial role in supervising the Student Success Center Staff, including support programs such as, but not limited to Supplemental Instruction and First Year/Transfer Experience. The Assistant Director researches and implements innovative research-based programming that helps foster student success university-wide. This position supports an innovative and holistic approach to providing students with the assistance, guidance and resources necessary to be successful with a strong focus on student retention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides direct supervision and leadership of Student Success Center(s) staff and personnel
2. Assists the Assistant Vice President of Student Success in the administrative duties of Academic Advising including but not limited to: strategic planning, representing the department on various committees and work groups
3. Must possess the ability to analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data for the purposes of implementing innovative practices and strategies around retention and student success.
4. Develops assessment and evaluation tools to track and gage the effects of the Student Achievement and Student Success Centers activities on student learning, engagement and retention.
5. Explaining transfer policies and procedures to students, faculty, and staff, as well as possessing a robust knowledge of the university general education and degree requirements
6. Assesses the needs of students through analyses of internal university reports, faculty feedback of student performance and input from students seeking support services.
7. Develop and maintain close working relationships with academic departments and divisions within the college.
8. Develop assessment and evaluation tools to track and gage the impact of implemented programming on student learning, engagement and retention with the Assistant Vice President of Student Success or their designee.
9. Assist in managing and providing training on the electronic student success platforms such as, but not limited to EAB and Degree Works.
10. Serve on the University-Wide Student Success & Retention Committee
11. Coordinates the facilitation of the Academic Advising Alliance and the development of the university Academic Advising Handbook.
12. Must be flexible to work at the Community College Campus and the Flagship Campus-Van Ness.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. A Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited academic institution in Student Services, Education, Counseling, Behavioral or Social Science Education or a closely related field.
2. A minimum of three (3) - five (5) years of experience in a related field.
3. Demonstrable evidence of the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators and a diverse student population.
4. Proficient in computer software applications, including Microsoft Office, and other related software packages.
5. Excellent communication leadership and relationship building skills required.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.