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Position Number: 112670 Position Title (Classification Title): Assistant Director, 112670 Working Title: HMCSE Assistant Director for Graduate Program Advising Job Summary: The successful candidate will use a learning-centered approach to advising that enhances students' decision- making skills and contributes to the development of students' intellectual and personal growth; will be knowledgeable of and provide students with the resources, support, and opportunities available to make informed decisions, enhance their educational experience, and promote student success; will provide students with accurate information about degree requirements and institutional and departmental policies and procedures; will encourage students to participate in learning opportunities outside of the classroom setting; will develop realistic educational plans that meet the needs, goals, and interests of individual students; will accurately and efficiently document interactions with students and students' progress toward meeting educational, personal, and professional goals using adopted software programs; will use multiple forms of media to communicate with students (e.g., email, telephone, fax, video calls); will demonstrate efficient and effective use of technology; will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; and will maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines. Develop structured feedback for students by using university/college technology platforms (i.e. banner, campus, degree works, tableau, etc.) Serves as liaison between University administrators, students, faculty, staff and others regarding admission/registration activities for the HMCSE graduate programs (Math, Data Science, Biology, Computer Science & Engineering). Assists with supervisory responsibility for HMCSE Advising Work Study Personnel. Department Office of Academic Success OASIS FLSA: Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience: or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 6 years of appropriate experience -Or- Terminal Degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 2 years of appropriate experience. Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• 60% - The successful candidate will use a learning-centered approach to advising that enhances students' decision- making skills and contributes to the development of students' intellectual and personal growth; will be knowledgeable of and provide students with the resources, support, and opportunities available to make informed decisions, enhance their educational experience, and promote student success; will provide students with accurate information about degree requirements and institutional and departmental policies and procedures; will encourage students to participate in learning opportunities outside of the classroom setting; will develop realistic educational plans that meet the needs, goals, and interests of individual students; will accurately and efficiently document interactions with students and students' progress toward meeting educational, personal, and professional goals using adopted software programs; will use multiple forms of media to communicate with students (e.g., email, telephone, fax, video calls); will demonstrate efficient and effective use of technology; will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; and will maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines. Develop structured feedback for students by using university/college technology platforms (i.e. banner, campus, degree works, tableau, etc.) Serves as liaison between University administrators, students, faculty, staff and others regarding admission/registration activities for the HMCSE graduate programs (Math, Data Science, Biology, Computer Science & Engineering). Assists with supervisory responsibility for HMCSE Advising Work Study Personnel. - (Essential)
• 20% - Lead graduate admissions committee to include the tasks of meeting with committee and reviewing graduate applications and decide upon admission; sign data sheets; meet with Wiley team as needed; review and approve prerequisite overrides, course transfer requests; coordinate with CE about enrollment of graduate students in undergraduate courses; provide feedback to chairs on course demand plan with chair the schedule for each semester; POC for graduate programs; Reviews and makes recommendations to the Department Chairs on probation/suspension. - (Essential)
• 20% - For the Mathematical Sciences and Data Science graduate programs; reviewing, approving, and processing individual student proctor forms for online courses; organizing semester proctor form information; communicating with proctors on exam days; sending exams to proctors and receiving completed exams from proctors; and sending completed exams to instructors. - (Essential)

Physical Demands:

• Physical Requirements: No unusual physical requirement. Requires no heavy lifting and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set or revised on short notice. Frequent shifts in priority. Numerous interruptions requiring immediate attention. Unusual pressure on a daily basis due to accountability for success of major projects.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Daily
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Never
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: This position requires a criminal background screen. Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm FTE 1.0 Salary Range $59,070 Pay Basis Annually Preferred Response Date: 7/21/2023 Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter, statement of advising philosophy, and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu