Assistant Director

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment WebsitePosition Information

Working Title : Assistant Director

Department : Ctr for Acad Success & Transition-8451

Requisition Number : S 240955

Posting Open Date : 09 / 17 / 2024

Application Review Date : 10 / 01 / 2024

Posting Close Date : Open Until Filled

Description of Work

The Assistant Director will mentor and develop CAST success coaches (hiring, training, on / off-boarding, etc.) aligning these processes with unit-level goals and mission.

This includes working closely with the existing coaching materials and training, and monitoring coaching caseloads and documentation in the Student Success Hub while regularly assessing the impact of coaching services.

The Assistant Director will work with the Director to develop strategies for continuously improving processes to support current retention practices particularly via individualized coaching and peer mentoring while assisting in the development of new and innovative approaches to student engagement.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve.

The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO / AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and / or political affiliation.

See https : / / www.unl.edu / equity / notice-nondiscrimination .

Minimum Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, or related field and at least three years of experience working with students at secondary or post-secondary level in an advising, counseling, transitions or retention-related role.

• Experience effectively working with underserved, first-generation and / or racial / ethnic minoritized students within a college setting.
• Experience supervising staff or graduate students.
• Experience creating and implementing retention or academic success programs for students within a college setting.
• Experience with assessment and evaluation of programs.
• Ability to effectively problem solve, think critically, and communicate effectively with college students and staff in situations of shared responsibility and confidentiality.

Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.

Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required : No

Physical Required : No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances : No

Criminal History Background Check Required : Yes

Posted Salary : $60,000 / yr. minimum

How to Apply

Click on Apply for this Job . You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact :

Rob Russell, Search Committee Chair

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

[email protected]

Job Information

Job Category : Managerial / Professional

Job Type : Full-Time

Work Location : Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding : No

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