Job Description
The Assistant / Associate Director, Graduate Student Services (for Student Formation and Support) with the Lynch School of Education and Human Development will ensure the active engagement of graduate students in self-discovery, formation, and when needed, appropriate student development as matters surface.
Assistant / Associate Director coordinates inclusive and holistic formation activities and responds to any graduate student notifications from faculty and Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD) partners.
The successful candidate will provide advising to a designated caseload of graduate students and processes associated administrative procedures related to graduate student needs in the LSEHD.
Reporting to the Director for Online Programs & Graduate Student Services, the Assistant / Associate Director will also
Supervise a Graduate Assistant for Student Support
Serve as liaison to the University Student Services Office
Serve as liaison to designated Academic Departments on campus
Work closely with Career Services and Alumni Affairs as part of vocational programming
The Assistant / Associate Director Graduate Student Services will also support and collaborate with the Associate Dean for Graduate Student Services, Associate Dean for Faculty and LSEHD Department Chairs to ensure delivery of student services and maintenance of student records for all LSEHD graduate students.
Assistant / Associate Director
Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and hiring ranges :
Requirements
Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, human development preferred
Essential advising and academic counseling skills, and student development knowledge
Supervision of staff (administrative and / or professional) in a team environment
Superior customer service orientation and focus and the ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team environment
Program development for students defining their holistic pathway, using inclusive practices that address career planning, formation and related student development
Ability to work with varying constituencies including faculty, staff, and students
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with Boston College systems
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint)
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrable problem-solving skills
Ability to provide functional supervision as needed and serve as a technical resource
Ability to prioritize, plan, and manage changes to existing systems and implementation of new services.
Ability to maintain data security and confidentiality of all data at all times
Ability to work with others under pressure in order to meet deadlines
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility :
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded k and Employer-Sponsored b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay