Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title Director of Student Access & Academic Engagement
Category Administrative
Position Number
Posting Number S0001022
Location Chicago
Open Date 02/13/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Job Type Full-Time
Working Hours
Position Summary
The Director of Student Access and Academic Enrichment is responsible for
overseeing the development, coordination and implementation of initiatives and
support services for Roosevelt University students, with a strong focus on
student learning and ensuring continuous quality improvement and positive
student experience academic success and retention of Roosevelt University
students. Works closely with students and faculty to identify and meet their
changing needs, focusing on both the physical facilities and online
environment.
Reporting to the Vice Provost for Student Success, the Director of Student
Access and Academic Enrichment will:
Be responsible for the implementation and assessment of retention efforts
housed in the Learning Commons including peer tutoring, peer mentoring and
disability services.
Supervise professional staff (one-on-ones, weekly staff meetings)
Provide strategic leadership in connecting disability services & academic
support programs with the CORE Curriculum.
Work with the Vice Provost for Student Success to update and disseminate
FYS 101, TRS 101 and UNIV 210 curriculum to instructors
Develop and deliver learning support workshops with professional and
student staff for current and prospective students, connecting with
faculty and staff across campus to offer services and workshops through
different modalities
Collect and manage data in Learning Commons in order to assess student
access and success in programs, adjust services as needed.
Review and track systems and processes and make recommendations for
improvement to better meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff and
to improve the quality and timeliness of services
Ensure alignment of services across campuses and as they extend to online
students
Represent Learning Commons on committees and working groups across campus
and at major campus events (such as Admitted Student Day, Preview Day,
Major Madness)
Manage on-line tutoring tool (pull data, keep track of hours, maintain
contact with rep)
Assist in difficult accommodation cases which can involve parents, Dean of
Students, faculty, staff, or other members of RU Leadership
Oversees internal communication and marketing activities
Oversees budget of the Learning Commons
COVID -19 Vaccination Policy: Roosevelt University requires all new
hires to be compliant with our COVID-19 vaccination policy, found at the
COVID-19 website. Documentation will be required should an offer of employment
be made.
Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that
all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the
person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX
regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Shana Ware.
Her office is in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S.
Michigan Avenue, 204A. She can be reached at (312) 341-3761 or
[email protected] Do not contact this email address for inquiries
about your job application; if you have questions, you may email
[email protected]
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Four (4) years demonstrating progressively responsible higher education
or student support/success experience
Two (2) years of supervising professional or graduate staff
Experience with enrollment and student support systems such as Banner and
Navigate
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and
collaboratively and collegially with diverse faculty, staff, students, and
administrators.
Experience collecting and analyzing data for program assessment and
evaluation
Years of Experience Required 4-6
Required Education Masters Degree
Certification/Licensure Required
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in counseling, social work, education or related field
At least two (2) years of experience in academic advising, disabilities
services, residential life, tutoring center coordination or case
management experience
Experience working with predictive analytics tools and student data
Experience teaching at the high school or college level
Experience with FERPA, confidentiality of student records, and student
record keeping policies
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing process improvements
Experience coordinating events, activities, initiatives, and
communications to support student engagement.
Equipment Operated
Office equipment (desktop computer, laptop, office printer/ multi-function
device and phone).
Working Conditions
Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely
sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings
frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is
required (typically less than 10 pounds of weight or pressure). Regular use
of desktop computer is required, calling for frequent hand/wrist movement and
repetition. Moderate level of stress.
Priority Application Instructions
Departmental Contact Information
Essential Job Functions
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have an earned Masters Degree?
Yes
No
Do you have at least 4 years demonstrating progressively responsible higher education or student support/success experience?
Yes
No
Do you have at least 2 years of experience supervising professional or graduate staff?
Yes
No
Do you have experience with enrollment and student support systems such as Banner and Navigate?
Yes
No
What are your salary expectations? Please provide a range.
(Open Ended Question)
Roosevelt University's COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all new staff to be fully vaccinated (including a booster shot if eligible) from COVID-19 at the time of hire, or have an approved medical or religious exemption. Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are eligible for a booster shot 2 months after their initial dose, and individuals who received Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines are eligible 5 months after completion of the two-shot series. Additional details about these requirements and procedures, including legitimate, approved medical and religious exemptions, may be found on our COVID-19 website. If an offer of employment is extended, you will be required to submit proof of documentation, or request an exemption based on a legitimate medical or religious reason. Please indicate you have been made aware of our policy.
I have been made aware of Roosevelt's COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents
