Job description
Position Information
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Position Title
Assistant Director of First Year Experience
About this Opportunity
University College welcomes applications for Assistant Director of First Year Experience.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our
Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
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https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Under the direction of the University College leadership, the Assistant Director of First Year Seminar will coordinate University College first year seminar courses, programs, and events designed to facilitate student academic success, foster a greater sense of community, and increase student persistence and retention within students new to Ball State University. The Assistant Director will serve as a liaison from Academic Affairs to Summer Bridge programs, Orientation and Welcome Week, the Living Learning Communities, First Year Faculty Ambassadors, the Career Center, and Commuter Connections.
Minimum Education
Master’s degree in relevant field from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
Three years of experience with innovative student success and retention initiatives in a higher education setting.
Minimum Other
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous projects with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to form collaborative relationships with other University offices.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty.
Ability to recruit, train, and supervise undergraduate student staff.
Classroom teaching experience.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous projects with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to form collaborative relationships with other University offices.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty.
Ability to recruit, train, and supervise undergraduate student staff.
Classroom teaching experience.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Experience developing or modifying first year seminar course curriculum.
Experience working with professionals in a Career Center and in Living and Learning Communities.
Experience collaborating with Summer Orientation and Welcome Weeks programming.
Experience working with professionals in a Career Center and in Living and Learning Communities.
Experience collaborating with Summer Orientation and Welcome Weeks programming.
Preferred Other
Solid knowledge of trends in higher education as they relate to student success, retention and support, inclusive and student-centered pedagogy, and best practices in first year seminar courses.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
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Department
Office of Dean of Univ College:171130
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
university.college@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
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1
Job Duty
In consultation with and under the guidance of University College leadership develop, implement, provide oversight and guidance for first year seminar courses, programs, and events designed to promote student academic success, persistence, and retention based on academic transformation, community-building, and growth that is aligned with the University’s strategic plan.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
In collaboration with other campus stakeholders, provide programming to support first year student academic success, with special attention to students who are currently at risk, on academic probation, and traditionally underserved by the University system. Keep current on trends and best practices in first year student retention, student development, and student success.
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3
Job Duty
Serve as a liaison from Academic Affairs to the Living Learning Communities, Summer Bridge programs, Orientation and Welcome Week, Housing and Residential Living, First Year Faculty Ambassadors, the Career Center, and Commuter Connections.
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4
Job Duty
In collaboration with other campus stakeholders, enhance early intervention strategies for first year students. Support, intervene, advocate, and recommend resources and solutions to academic challenges and barriers faced by first year students, with a focus on inclusivity.
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5
Job Duty
Develop, coordinate, and assess first year seminars and other first year curriculum. Work with departments and other stakeholders to ensure quality and consistency, and manage learning outcomes.
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6
Job Duty
Utilize a network of relationships across campus to effectively support first year student academic success and foster a culture of self-confidence and community. Work collaboratively and proactively with other offices such as Student Life, the Career Center, and Inclusive Excellence to provide a comprehensive structure of support services for students that will help prepare them for their future careers.
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7
Job Duty
Provide leadership to enhance exploratory studies programs. Provide guidance to students who are in transition to college to become active and self-directed learners.
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8
Job Duty
Maintain a high degree of visibility and availability to students, faculty, and staff. Assist University College in outreach efforts to departments and colleges to share services and provide support. Manage complex and sensitive issues with compassion and confidentiality. Stay current on resources available on campus to meet student needs.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Work collaboratively with other members of the University College leadership team to identify and establish clear, measurable goals for each academic year and semester. Create annual progress reports and program evaluations. Report as required on the strategic plan initiatives and the unit action plan.
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10
Job Duty
Develop, coordinate, and assess University College undergraduate student peer mentor programs including recruitment, hiring, and training curriculum. Work with departments and other stakeholders to ensure quality and consistency, and manage learning outcomes.
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11
Job Duty
Teach first year seminar courses as assigned.
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12
Job Duty
Serve on committees relate to the first year experience or first year student success as assigned.
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13
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202301295P
Desired Start Date
06/19/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
05/17/2023
Applications Accepted Through Date
05/30/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
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