The mission of the Student Academic Success Services office is to support ECU students in achieving their academic goals through comprehensive academic success services.
Situated within Academic Affairs, this office reports directly to Student Academic Success under Learner Operations.
The Associate Director for Academic Success and Learning Communities will report directly to the Executive Director of the Student Academic Success Services (SASS) unit and is responsible for overseeing and managing SASS Success learning communities, learning community student recruitment, success coaching, and providing targeted support to special student populations. This position plays a critical role in promoting student engagement, fostering a sense of belonging, and enhancing the academic experience for ECU students.
Student Recruitment and Outreach 15%Lead efforts to recruit and enroll students into success learning communities, focusing on first-year students, first-generation students, and underrepresented groups.
Collaborate with success leadership, Learner Operations, admissions, academic departments, and Student Affairs partners to promote learning community opportunities to prospective and current students.
Develop marketing materials, conduct outreach events, and participate in recruitment fairs to attract students to the program.
Special Populations Support 25%Identify and address the unique needs of special student populations at ECU including students in academic difficulty, first-generation students, and transfer students.
Create and implement tailored support programs and resources to ensure these students have access to academic success opportunities.
Partner with campus offices to provide holistic support for special student populations.
Respond to student referrals from campus stakeholders such as parents, staff, and faculty.
Programming & Engagement 20% Design and execute academic programming that fosters a sense of community among learning community members and enhances the student experience.Work collaboratively with student success learnership to implement effective support strategies focused on retention and persistence of Freshmen and Sophomores in academic difficulty.
Organize workshops, guest speaker events, and co-curricular activities that align with the goals of the student success.
Teach and oversee COAD 1000 sections for success learning community students.
Provide academic success programming for Campus Living Learning Communities and Residential Advisors.
Success Coaching 25%Qualifications and Experience
A Masters degree in Academic or Student Affairs, Higher Education, Education, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of college student development theory and student support programs.
Teaching experience in secondary or post-secondary environments.
Demonstrated program management skills.
Experience designing and conducting workshops, seminars, and or training sessions.
Experience working with a broad population with varying needs in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong attention to details, ability to work independently.
3 years of experience working in a college or university environment.
Strong interpersonal, student advocacy, and written communication skills.
Ability to assess student needs and make appropriate referrals.
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Two to three original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
About East Carolina University
To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access; prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society; develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change; discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond; transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and improves qualify of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics. We accomplish our mission through education, research, creative activities, and service while being good stewards of the resources entrusted to us. East Carolina University delivers on the promise of opportunity. We open doors. We improve lives. We transform the present, and we discover the future. In these ways and more, we serve our community, our state, our nation and our world as together we reach toward our greatest potential. Tomorrow starts here.
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