Xavier University’s Student Success Center is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Director, Student Success and Goa. The focus of this position is to provide success coaching to undergraduate students, coordinate the first-year program (Goa), and assist with the tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI) programs within the Office of Academic Support. We welcome candidates who thrive in a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged and embraced. This position will report to the Director, Student Learning Support and Goa.

The Assistant Director provides developmental, appreciative and intrusive coaching to their caseload of students. This position will serve as primary success coach to a caseload of students and deploy strategic communication and appointment campaigns, using a differentiated care approach to support students. Through the understanding of persistence research and predictive modeling, the Assistant Director will proactively and strategically outreach to all students. In addition to one-on-one success coaching sessions, the Assistant Director will offer group coaching and workshops. The Assistant Director is expected to apply current research to autonomously make strategic and data-driven decisions with regard to caseloads. This position will also independently collaborate with campus partners in support of the students in their caseload.

This position will coordinate the year-long GOA program in collaboration with the Director. GOA helps first-year students reflect on two questions: Who am I in this new environment? What do I want to accomplish here? This position will be responsible for ensuring that each GOA section is staffed and that lesson plans incorporate active/experiential pedagogies. This position will ensure students register for Goa in the appropriate semesters, assist in the evaluation and assessment of the GOA program, and report on student learning outcomes.

This position will teach GOA, assist with the tutoring and Supplemental Instruction programs that are provided through the Office of Academic Support, create and publish reports, use data to effectively inform decisions, aid in the supervision of student staff, and serve on committees.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work or related field
• 1-3 years of experience working with first-year students/programming
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with unique populations of students, as they will coach students at all undergraduate levels.
• Exceptional administrative and organizational skills and attention to detail.

**Preferred Qualifications:
** Experience utilizing student information and tracking systems, such as Navigate360, Banner, Canvas, and DegreeWorks.

This is a 12 month, full-time position, and employee is expected to work Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with occasional night/weekend commitments. This position may work remotely one day weekly under the department’s guidelines.

**** Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit, Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to enhancing belonging through equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives.

Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

To ensure consideration, interested/qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University's website by April 11, 2024.

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

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