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Director, McKinley "Deacon" Davis CHANCE Program (4200)

Employer
Northern Illinois University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 1, 2021

Primary Function

The McKinley “Deacon” Davis CHANCE Program Director provides innovative, intentional, visionary, and transformational leadership and strategic direction. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in building relationships with key campus and community partners, leading to the enhancement of critical support services to increase CHANCE students’ retention and success. The leader of this unit will develop program policy overseeing administration in areas including assessment, evaluation, and program improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven success working with diverse student populations, including students from underserved communities, and will have the capacity to lead fundraising in collaboration with the NIU Foundation and curricular efforts that support the continued growth and success of the program. Further, knowledge of strengths-based practice and growth mindset as well as theories and practices related to adult development, student success, and retention. The ability to translate this knowledge into the design, practical application, and priorities of the program are critical. This position will be responsible for making data-informed decisions and consistently monitoring performance metrics. Further, this position will manage, train, hire and support full-time program staff providing strong direction, accountability, guidance, and professional development. The Director reports to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and is a critical partner with all NIU student service units, academic colleges, and advising directors.
Duties and Responsibilities (generally)

• Lead all organizational efforts to collaborate with appropriate academic and curricular units to foster student success. • Develop and shape a vision for the CHANCE program, making clear alignments between program-level planning and the institution’s strategic plan. • Make data-informed decisions and maintain performance metrics ensuring a steadfast focus on student success. • Provide strategic direction and foster critical partnerships with campus and community stakeholders, including academic departments, Orientation and First Year Experience, Admissions, Housing and Residential Services, Campus Dining, the Huskie Academic Support Center, Student Affairs, Academic Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and other student service units that support the CHANCE Program. • Lead unit assessment and evaluation efforts, including assessing academic and socio-emotional (non-cognitive) outcomes and sharing this information with appropriate stakeholders as part of a continuous enhancement process. • Maintain replication of successful evidence-based practices while identifying and supporting opportunities for innovation. • Work in collaboration with the academic advising community ensuring that CHANCE students are making adequate progress towards degree completion as well as coordinating retention and support efforts. • Engage with academic deans and campus leadership to regularly provide updates and perspectives regarding needs and outcomes. • Champion the expansion of external partnerships for the benefit of CHANCE students. • Provide professional leadership and establish effective working relationships, internally and externally. • Supervise and lead a professional staff, providing mentoring and professional development opportunities. • Create an environment that values a student-centric approach and equity-minded practices. • Use strong analytical skills to focus the team on providing services and programs that foster student success. • In collaboration with the NIU Foundation and Financial Aid and Scholarships, lead efforts to increase financial support for CHANCE students. • Manage the financial resources assigned to the program and oversee the pursuit of grants or other forms of external funding. • Work with campus constituencies to establish collaborative funding models and practices. • Coordinate internal and external communication and messaging about the CHANCE program, highlighting student and alumni achievements and program outcomes. • Manage the oversight of advisory boards (e.g., student, alumni, and faculty/staff) that serve to champion advance the efforts of the CHANCE Program. • Serve on a variety of campus and community committees. • Other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. • Curriculum development. Designing curriculum in an imaginative and collaborative process that increases CHANCE students’ retention and success. The Director develops and proposes courses to the Baccalaureate Council which is then sent to the University Council. The Director works with academic department chairs across campus to develop and enhance courses to support under-prepared students in their pursuit of higher education. In addition to developing curriculum for new courses or revamping existing courses, the Director monitors and advocates for course proposals throughout the entire curriculum process.
Minimum Required Qualifications for this position

• Masters degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field • A minimum of five years of experience with progressive administrative, supervisory, and leadership responsibility. • Knowledge and understanding of student development theory and student success. • Ability to foster and leverage relationships with alumni and external constituencies. • Strong analytical, evaluative, and negotiating skills with the ability to interpret and use data to support decision-making effectively. • Knowledge of academic advising services and curriculum development; college, career, financial aid, and economic literacy services and programming for low-income and first-generation college students; federal, state, local, rules and regulations. • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. • Understanding of the barriers to postsecondary education faced by underserved students in educational environments and proven success working with diverse student populations. • Demonstrated experience or aptitude for budgeting and budget management.
Specialty Factors (Additional Required Qualifications)

Education and Experience Preferred

• Experience and comfort with innovative uses of technology that supports student success and increases student engagement. • Demonstrated experience or aptitude for fundraising and grant-writing • Bilingual in English and Spanish • Ph.D., Ed.D. or terminal degree
List the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to the performance of this position.

Working Hours
M-F, 8AM - 4:30PM; Some evenings/weekends
Minimum Pay Rate (Hourly or Monthly)
$7500 per month
Hiring Rate Information

Actual hiring rate is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity; position includes a robust benefits package to eligible applicants.

Posting Date
07/01/2021
Closing Date

Priority Review Date
07/28/2021
Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applicants should submit application materials by July 28, 2021. Applications received after this date are welcome, but will be considered as needed.

Required application materials:
  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter
  • List of 3 professional references

Application Procedures

Link to Department Homepage
https://www.niu.edu/work-at-niu/chance/
Physical Demands

EEO Statement

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator Health Services 230 TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu 815-753-5560
Is Background Check Required
Yes
Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Education ( AAEOE ) at ada@niu.edu .

Clery Act Information

NIU provides information regarding campus security, personal and fire safety, including topics such as: crime prevention, emergency response procedures and crime reporting policies, in addition to crime and fire statistics for the most recent three calendar years. The Annual Security Report containing security and safety information is available at www.safety.niu.edu/clery or by contacting the University Police Department and Public Safety Department at 815-753-9628 to receive a hard copy. The Annual Fire Safety Report is available at www.niu.edu/clery/fire_report.pdf or by contacting the Environmental Health and Safety Department at 815-753-0404 to receive a hard copy.

Quick Link
https://employment.niu.edu/postings/57623
Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of at least 3 References
Optional Documents
  1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
  2. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
  3. Transcripts #2 (unofficial with official required at hire)
  4. Transcripts #3 (unofficial with official required at hire)


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