Assistant Director, Engineering Academic Success
Excel Campus Activities, Arlington, TX, United States
Overview
Posting Details Position Information Posting Number S06693P Position Title Assistant Director, Engineering Academic Success Department Engineering Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule Monday through Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm. Hybrid on-campus/remote work schedule possible with supervisor approval. Responsibilities
Coordinate and supervise the College of Engineering’s advising program for students on academic probation and conditionally-admitted transfer students. Directly supervise ESS advising staff and coordinate with department advising staff. Advise a caseload of students as needed. Collaborate across constituencies to develop and implement practical solutions related to advising. Facilitate the exchange of academic advising information among all concerned parties. Lead college-wide student success initiatives in collaboration with CoE senior administration. Provide input to the strategic direction for the Engineering Success Services unit (ESS), encompassing student advising, co-op education and internships, career services, mentorship programs, and other college-wide student success efforts. Develop, implement, manage, and assess complex student success/retention initiatives aligned with College & Unit Goals; ensure program objectives are met. Plan and manage the College of Engineering’s advising program for students on academic probation and conditionally-admitted transfer students. Develop and maintain the content of a Canvas program to guide these groups of students toward return to good standing. Manage transitions for FTIC students from the Division of Student Success (DSS) advising to the College of Engineering, with in-good-standing students transitioning to their departments and others retained by ESS Advising; manage transitions for students who fail to meet department requirements to ESS Advising. Share in advising a caseload of over 800 students with other ESS Advising advisors; serve as back-up for area advisors when necessary and handle other advisors’ caseloads when they are on leave. Supervise a team of advisors in ESS. Train new advisors joining ESS Advising and participate in training new college/department academic advisors. Plan, develop and implement initiatives to improve the overall student experience; manage the impact of Early Alerts on ESS Advising and department advisors. Develop strategies to adapt to changes in the university’s plans for academic coaching. Update yearly ESS unit strategic plan. Initiate and lead data-driven analyses and decision-making for the student success agenda in the CoE as assigned by senior administration; develop within ESS. Examine advisor caseloads and participate in planning changes to acceptance criteria for conditionally-admitted transfer students. Serve on College and University committees and councils, including the University Academic Advising Committee. Work with the VP for Academic Advising and Engineering Associate Dean on programs affecting the college. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field with seven (7) years of advising students & leading student success programs. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field with three (3) years of experience advising students. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with Peoplesoft. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects. Ability to adapt to new requirements and situations quickly. A working knowledge of effective student success principles. Demonstrated experience and knowledge leading and assessing intrusive advising programs and model. Working knowledge of and experience analyzing student success data to formulate effective retention initiatives for underserved populations. Other Requirements
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. We have included links to benefits information and tools for total compensation value: https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits and https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php EEO and About the University
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area with a large and growing tech economy. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution with an enrollment of more than 42,000 students. It is designated as a Carnegie R-1 institution and is recognized for student success and service. For more about strategic plans and initiatives, see the listed links. ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
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Posting Details Position Information Posting Number S06693P Position Title Assistant Director, Engineering Academic Success Department Engineering Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule Monday through Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm. Hybrid on-campus/remote work schedule possible with supervisor approval. Responsibilities
Coordinate and supervise the College of Engineering’s advising program for students on academic probation and conditionally-admitted transfer students. Directly supervise ESS advising staff and coordinate with department advising staff. Advise a caseload of students as needed. Collaborate across constituencies to develop and implement practical solutions related to advising. Facilitate the exchange of academic advising information among all concerned parties. Lead college-wide student success initiatives in collaboration with CoE senior administration. Provide input to the strategic direction for the Engineering Success Services unit (ESS), encompassing student advising, co-op education and internships, career services, mentorship programs, and other college-wide student success efforts. Develop, implement, manage, and assess complex student success/retention initiatives aligned with College & Unit Goals; ensure program objectives are met. Plan and manage the College of Engineering’s advising program for students on academic probation and conditionally-admitted transfer students. Develop and maintain the content of a Canvas program to guide these groups of students toward return to good standing. Manage transitions for FTIC students from the Division of Student Success (DSS) advising to the College of Engineering, with in-good-standing students transitioning to their departments and others retained by ESS Advising; manage transitions for students who fail to meet department requirements to ESS Advising. Share in advising a caseload of over 800 students with other ESS Advising advisors; serve as back-up for area advisors when necessary and handle other advisors’ caseloads when they are on leave. Supervise a team of advisors in ESS. Train new advisors joining ESS Advising and participate in training new college/department academic advisors. Plan, develop and implement initiatives to improve the overall student experience; manage the impact of Early Alerts on ESS Advising and department advisors. Develop strategies to adapt to changes in the university’s plans for academic coaching. Update yearly ESS unit strategic plan. Initiate and lead data-driven analyses and decision-making for the student success agenda in the CoE as assigned by senior administration; develop within ESS. Examine advisor caseloads and participate in planning changes to acceptance criteria for conditionally-admitted transfer students. Serve on College and University committees and councils, including the University Academic Advising Committee. Work with the VP for Academic Advising and Engineering Associate Dean on programs affecting the college. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field with seven (7) years of advising students & leading student success programs. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field with three (3) years of experience advising students. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with Peoplesoft. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects. Ability to adapt to new requirements and situations quickly. A working knowledge of effective student success principles. Demonstrated experience and knowledge leading and assessing intrusive advising programs and model. Working knowledge of and experience analyzing student success data to formulate effective retention initiatives for underserved populations. Other Requirements
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. We have included links to benefits information and tools for total compensation value: https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits and https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php EEO and About the University
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area with a large and growing tech economy. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution with an enrollment of more than 42,000 students. It is designated as a Carnegie R-1 institution and is recognized for student success and service. For more about strategic plans and initiatives, see the listed links. ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
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