Job details
Salary $45,000 - $50,000 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Department
University college (in-ucol-iuina)
Department information
Iupui is an urban campusWe are committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusionWe seek candidates who seek to understand different perspectives and cultures, who can actively contribute to a work climate where differences are valued and supported, and who are sensitive to cultural norms, expectations and ways of communicatingWe hope to identify individuals who can assist us in dismantling racism and other oppressions so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at iupui.
The division of undergraduate education (due) serves as the catalyst for enhancing the quality of the undergraduate student experience while promoting on-time graduation for all undergraduate students at iupuiThree units report up to the division: university college, honors college and the institute for engaged learning.
University college provides a common gateway to the academic programs available to entering studentsPrograms and services offered by university college focus on assisting students with the development of the knowledge and skills needed for success in the collegiate environment, including academic advising, academic support, career planning, peer mentoring, and new student orientationUniversity college also offers college readiness programs that focus on helping high school students to become college bound.
Within university college is the center for transfer and adult studentsThe mission of the center for transfer and adult students is to provide a primary point of contact for transfer and adult students, providing programming and support through their transition to their academic unit homeThe center houses the services of the passport program.
Job summary
The assistant program director of the center for transfer and adult students provides leadership for a campus-wide program designed to support to transfer students in the first year after transitioning to iupui from a prior institutionThe assistant program director provides oversight and direction for all aspects of planning, implementing, and managing programs to support the transition to college for transfer and adult students including new student orientation, welcome week activities, student honor societies, student organizations, and special events for adult and transfer studentsThe assistant program director will develop and teach a transition seminar course for transfer students, and lead efforts to offer the course in multiple schoolsThis position will hire, train and supervise student employees and peer assistance to aid in program delivery.
Fundamental responsibilities:
Develops and implements programs and initiatives geared at enhancing and reinforcing the academic engagement and experiential learning capacity of the student experienceProjects programming outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level.
Interfaces directly with students, attending student programming events and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student programming initiatives and objectives.
Collaborates with staff in own department and other departments, as well as academic and campus leaders, on shared student programming goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student programs.
Measures and evaluates effectiveness of student programs against projected outcomes; regularly prepares reports on impact to students and budget and may present to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward.
Serves on committees and performs student programming research across the field of higher education and at peer institutions to identify and recommend best practices.
Plans and coordinates communications for student programming initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion.
May provide guidance to other student programming specialists; makes process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelor`s degree in education, social work, public affairs, counseling, business, or a related field
Preferred
Master`s degree in higher education student affairs or related field
Work experience
Required
2 years in student services, higher education, or a related field
Preferred
Experience in student success and transition programming with transfer and adult students
Experience planning and implementing large scale events
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
Skills
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Develops and delivers effective presentations
Demonstrated customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Demonstrates excellent judgment, tact, and diplomacy
Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated cultural competency
Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments
Preferred
Experience and knowledge in student development theory and student transition programming
Working conditions / demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipmentThe position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campusThe person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work location
Iupui campus
Indianapolis, indiana
Potential for a hybrid on-campus/remote work schedule.
Advertised salary
Annual estimated salary: $45,000 - $50,000
We are proud to offer a full range of amazing benefits to help our employees and their families to get and stay healthy, meet educational goals, build long-term financial security, and moreThese benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Life, disability, and accident insurance
Health savings account with employer contribution
Tax saving accounts
Retirement plans with employer contribution
Wellness program
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
Employee assistance program (eap)
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Job classification
Career level: career
Flsa: exempt
Job function: student services
Job family: student programming
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Posting disclaimer
Due to the covid-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.)If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm est on the advertised close dateThis posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the university, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business daysTo guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the posted date.
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New employees will be provided with information regarding indiana university`s covid-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemptionTo learn more, view our covid-19 vaccine information page.
Equal employment opportunity
Indiana university is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ada servicesAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran statusIndiana university does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by title ixQuestions or complaints regarding title ix may be referred to the u.sDepartment of education office for civil rights or the university title ix coordinatorSee indiana university’s notice of non-discrimination here which includes contact information.
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