Assistant Director

Position 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: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/01/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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 working closely with CAST coaching specialist(s) to monitor coaching caseloads and documentation in the Student Success Hub and 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 also 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.

Work history must show:

• 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 Comittee Chair
robert.russell@unl.edu

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date

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Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents