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Posted : Saturday, January 06, 2024 11:29 PM
The Office of Academic Support (OAS) at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director, a leadership position within the OAS.
This administrative position has roles and responsibilities that span advising, coaching, teaching and program coordinating duties.
The salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a complete benefits package.
PLEASE THOROUGHLY REVIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION, QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION; MUST INCLUDE COVERLETTER AND RESUME; ONLY APPLICANTS MEETING OR EXCEEDING MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS NEED TO APPLY.
About Us: The University of Florida (UF)'s Office of Academic Support (OAS) within the Office of Undergraduate Affairs is housed under UF Student Success.
OAS is a core partner in the Thrive Center, a K-20 continuum that provides a network of support for students throughout the academic pipeline.
Reporting to the Director of OAS, the Assistant Director (AD) will oversee the coordination of academic support programs, services, and activities for student participants.
This administrative role involves managing the day-to-day operations, including academic advising, educational planning, tutoring services, supplemental instruction, retention initiatives, coaching, and other services aligned with OAS goals.
OAS is within the Office of Undergraduate Affairs (OUA), is the oldest student support services unit at UF and has been serving UF student populations since 1986.
We have a tradition of excellence in serving and supporting UF undergraduates.
UF is ranked top among public universities and is one of the country's largest and most comprehensive universities and the only UAA member and land grant university in Florida.
The Assistant Director (AD) for the Office of Academic Support (OAS) reports to the Director of OAS and performs duties and responsibilities serving UF Students, focusing primarily on the Promise program and upholding the mission, vision, role, and goals of OAS, and Undergraduate Affairs.
The Office of Undergraduate Affairs (https://undergrad.
aa.
ufl.
edu) assists in creating nurturing, transformative, and model on-campus and virtual learning environments for all undergraduate students through a practical and genuine balance between liberal education and professional preparation.
The Office of Undergraduate Affairs collaborates with the campus community to ensure this goal is a collective one in the pursuit of dynamic undergraduate learning experiences that support the mission of the Office of the Provost and the University of Florida.
Position Description: The OAS-AD's primary responsibilities include administration and coordinating academic support services and programs.
This position manages the daily operation of the program, supervises team members and coordinates projects and services.
These services include but are not limited to financial literacy, academic enrichment workshops, advising, coaching, tutoring and other activities related to increasing graduation and retention rates of student participants as a part of our student success strategies.
There are layers of programs under the OAS umbrella that provide leadership and further development for student participants.
The AD position is at the forefront of OAS and requires high engagement with faculty, staff, and students.
Other administrative responsibilities encompass partnering and communicating with internal and external stakeholders to connect our students to resources and opportunities existing across large and diversified institutions.
These interactions also focus on enhancing awareness and promoting our programs and services to facilitate referrals and improve the student participant's overall undergraduate experience.
The AD should be able to convey purpose, objectives, and performance outcomes and represent the unit at conferences, meetings, and on and off-campus events.
Additionally, this position maintains and develops partnerships within the divisions of Academic and Student Affairs, academic advisors, faculty and staff within the various colleges, Student Financial Aid, Career Connection Center (CCC), Disability Resource Center (DRC), Admissions, Center for New Student and Family Engagement, etc.
to foster a holistic support system.
Roles and Responsibilities: • Effective and efficient project management: • Coordinate and implement academic support programs and services, including educational enrichment workshops, advising, tutoring, mentoring/coaching, orientations, assemblies, graduate school and career preparation and other events.
• Serve as a resource and liaison between students and the Office of Enrollment Management, which includes Student Financial Services and Admissions, Student Affairs, Housing and other campus support units or departments.
• Serve as part of the OAS management team, supervising the day-to-day operations, providing leadership development and training • Ensure the fulfillment of program objectives • Work with college advisors and program advising liaisons to secure academic advising for participants • Assist in strategic planning, programming, and budgeting; coordinate and execute academic interventions for participants • Maintain a student caseload, meeting directly with participants for academic and life coaching sessions • Oversight of the monitoring and tracking of students' academic progress, which includes coordinating with ASCs to review academic progress reports, provide feedback as part of the academic intervention plans, and other outreach activities • Acting in accordance with the university's academic policy and procedures to provide general guidance, which includes appropriate referrals to assist students in resolving issues and concerns • Coordinate and implement assessment plans, which may consist of analyzing student data, creating learning outcomes and performance measures • Management and maintenance of student records, data and academic progress to generate reports • Co-manage OAS peer leaders and coaching staff • Plan and coordinate OAS training for Academic Success and Peer Coaches • Co-lead OAS Advisory Committee meetings • Perform other duties as assigned to help develop and further the mission and expansion of OAS.
• Direct and co-supervision which includes Academic Program Specialist, Academic Success Coaches, Peer Leaders, and student volunteers • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director that may include special projects or assisting with grant proposals The City of Gainesville is home to Florida's largest and oldest university, making it one of the state's centers of education, medicine, and athletics.
Enjoy a wide variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, and social activities.
Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida.
The city central to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day's drive to beaches, nature preserves, and water-based activities.
Expected Salary: $60,000 - $63,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication skills and ability to work with students, staff and faculty.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with students from diverse cultures and populations.
Self-motivated individual proficient in planning and implementing student success initiatives designed to accomplish the goals and objectives of the program.
Experience working with first-generation, low-income or underrepresented students.
Master's degree in higher education with three years of post-graduate experience or a doctoral degree with one year of post-graduate experience.
Training in student development, emphasizing mentoring or leadership programming.
Experience in program assessment and grant writing.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in coaching, leadership and student development.
Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter, resume and a list of professional references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.
m.
(ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No
This administrative position has roles and responsibilities that span advising, coaching, teaching and program coordinating duties.
The salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a complete benefits package.
PLEASE THOROUGHLY REVIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION, QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION; MUST INCLUDE COVERLETTER AND RESUME; ONLY APPLICANTS MEETING OR EXCEEDING MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS NEED TO APPLY.
About Us: The University of Florida (UF)'s Office of Academic Support (OAS) within the Office of Undergraduate Affairs is housed under UF Student Success.
OAS is a core partner in the Thrive Center, a K-20 continuum that provides a network of support for students throughout the academic pipeline.
Reporting to the Director of OAS, the Assistant Director (AD) will oversee the coordination of academic support programs, services, and activities for student participants.
This administrative role involves managing the day-to-day operations, including academic advising, educational planning, tutoring services, supplemental instruction, retention initiatives, coaching, and other services aligned with OAS goals.
OAS is within the Office of Undergraduate Affairs (OUA), is the oldest student support services unit at UF and has been serving UF student populations since 1986.
We have a tradition of excellence in serving and supporting UF undergraduates.
UF is ranked top among public universities and is one of the country's largest and most comprehensive universities and the only UAA member and land grant university in Florida.
The Assistant Director (AD) for the Office of Academic Support (OAS) reports to the Director of OAS and performs duties and responsibilities serving UF Students, focusing primarily on the Promise program and upholding the mission, vision, role, and goals of OAS, and Undergraduate Affairs.
The Office of Undergraduate Affairs (https://undergrad.
aa.
ufl.
edu) assists in creating nurturing, transformative, and model on-campus and virtual learning environments for all undergraduate students through a practical and genuine balance between liberal education and professional preparation.
The Office of Undergraduate Affairs collaborates with the campus community to ensure this goal is a collective one in the pursuit of dynamic undergraduate learning experiences that support the mission of the Office of the Provost and the University of Florida.
Position Description: The OAS-AD's primary responsibilities include administration and coordinating academic support services and programs.
This position manages the daily operation of the program, supervises team members and coordinates projects and services.
These services include but are not limited to financial literacy, academic enrichment workshops, advising, coaching, tutoring and other activities related to increasing graduation and retention rates of student participants as a part of our student success strategies.
There are layers of programs under the OAS umbrella that provide leadership and further development for student participants.
The AD position is at the forefront of OAS and requires high engagement with faculty, staff, and students.
Other administrative responsibilities encompass partnering and communicating with internal and external stakeholders to connect our students to resources and opportunities existing across large and diversified institutions.
These interactions also focus on enhancing awareness and promoting our programs and services to facilitate referrals and improve the student participant's overall undergraduate experience.
The AD should be able to convey purpose, objectives, and performance outcomes and represent the unit at conferences, meetings, and on and off-campus events.
Additionally, this position maintains and develops partnerships within the divisions of Academic and Student Affairs, academic advisors, faculty and staff within the various colleges, Student Financial Aid, Career Connection Center (CCC), Disability Resource Center (DRC), Admissions, Center for New Student and Family Engagement, etc.
to foster a holistic support system.
Roles and Responsibilities: • Effective and efficient project management: • Coordinate and implement academic support programs and services, including educational enrichment workshops, advising, tutoring, mentoring/coaching, orientations, assemblies, graduate school and career preparation and other events.
• Serve as a resource and liaison between students and the Office of Enrollment Management, which includes Student Financial Services and Admissions, Student Affairs, Housing and other campus support units or departments.
• Serve as part of the OAS management team, supervising the day-to-day operations, providing leadership development and training • Ensure the fulfillment of program objectives • Work with college advisors and program advising liaisons to secure academic advising for participants • Assist in strategic planning, programming, and budgeting; coordinate and execute academic interventions for participants • Maintain a student caseload, meeting directly with participants for academic and life coaching sessions • Oversight of the monitoring and tracking of students' academic progress, which includes coordinating with ASCs to review academic progress reports, provide feedback as part of the academic intervention plans, and other outreach activities • Acting in accordance with the university's academic policy and procedures to provide general guidance, which includes appropriate referrals to assist students in resolving issues and concerns • Coordinate and implement assessment plans, which may consist of analyzing student data, creating learning outcomes and performance measures • Management and maintenance of student records, data and academic progress to generate reports • Co-manage OAS peer leaders and coaching staff • Plan and coordinate OAS training for Academic Success and Peer Coaches • Co-lead OAS Advisory Committee meetings • Perform other duties as assigned to help develop and further the mission and expansion of OAS.
• Direct and co-supervision which includes Academic Program Specialist, Academic Success Coaches, Peer Leaders, and student volunteers • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director that may include special projects or assisting with grant proposals The City of Gainesville is home to Florida's largest and oldest university, making it one of the state's centers of education, medicine, and athletics.
Enjoy a wide variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, and social activities.
Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida.
The city central to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day's drive to beaches, nature preserves, and water-based activities.
Expected Salary: $60,000 - $63,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication skills and ability to work with students, staff and faculty.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with students from diverse cultures and populations.
Self-motivated individual proficient in planning and implementing student success initiatives designed to accomplish the goals and objectives of the program.
Experience working with first-generation, low-income or underrepresented students.
Master's degree in higher education with three years of post-graduate experience or a doctoral degree with one year of post-graduate experience.
Training in student development, emphasizing mentoring or leadership programming.
Experience in program assessment and grant writing.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in coaching, leadership and student development.
Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter, resume and a list of professional references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.
m.
(ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No
• Phone : NA
• Location : 341 Tigert Hall 300 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL
• Post ID: 9002978000
