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Associate Director, First Year practice:Job description:
Associate Director, First Year practiceWho we areWhy Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world's fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-located quantum computer in the U.S. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! Job Summary The Associate Director of First-Year practice (FYE) serves as an expert in the needs of first year college students. The Director will advocate, educate, and serve as a resource for campus partners on how best to support entering college students both academically and socially. The Associate Director will develop and lead new student orientation and Navigating Rensselaer & Beyond and will develop learning results for our first-year students and work to ensure programming aligns to meet those needs. The Associate Director is engaged proactively in helping ease the transition into college and support them into their second year. The Associate Director contributes to a culture of belonging utilizing equity-minded and inclusive practices in their work. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in College Student Personnel or Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or related field Three (3) or more years of practice in higher education administration, student development or related discipline with progressive responsibility including supervision of full-time staff. significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, expertise, and Abilities • Requires a thorough knowledge of student development concepts and theory including transition theories. • Requires demonstrated oral and written communication expertise. • Requires planning, organizing and effective time management expertise. • Requires capability to analyze and interpret financial and other data. • Requires excellent interpersonal and communication expertise to relate to students. • Requires capability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives. • Requires capability to anticipate and solve problems. • Requires capability to work independently and take initiative on projects. • Requires the capability to deal with rapidly changing, as well as sometimes competing priorities. Shift Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required TravelOccasional overnight travel may be required (10% or less) Starting income/Rate Expected hiring range: $70,000 - $78,000 Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting. Application instructions Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter. If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu Job Posted Date Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Total Compensation and Benefits Information Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit . Skills:
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