Lead Advisor/Retention Specialist (Director of First Year Experience)

Position Information

Position Information

Position Title:
Lead Advisor/Retention Specialist (Director of First Year Experience)

Working Title:
Director of First Year Experience

Position Number:
000400

Full-Time Or Part-Time:
Full Time

Time Limited Position:
No

Number of Vacancies:
1

Department:
Bronco One Stop

Posting Number:
0401690

SHRA/EHRA:
EHRA (Non-Faculty)

Job Category:
Professional

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency:
Flat Rate

Description of primary duties and responsibilities:

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Bronco One Stop is a centralized space for students to access common student services to strengthen their ability to navigate Fayetteville State University. The goal of Bronco One Stop is to enhance the student experience with the application process, academic records, financial aid, making payments, speaking with an advisor to register for classes, gaining assistance with degree planning, receiving academic support, and navigating university resources. Fayetteville State University First Year Experience mission is to ensure that every first-year student is given access to academic support and campus engagement opportunities to create an enriched college experience. The First-year experience office delivers high quality services by providing support with educational planning, course selection, resource awareness, and success strategies.

Description of Work Continued:

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Director of the First Year Experience coordinates and provides leadership for the successful conceptualization and implementation of an integrated first-year experience program; coordinates appropriate instruction (i.e. UNIV ), instructional support (i.e. learning center) and student services support to meet the needs of first year and/or high risk students; enhances service to programs and its participants in order to enhance student success; and provide direction to college-wide, cross-functional efforts that promotes student learning, persistence, retention, and academic success during students’ first year of matriculation.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution with least 2 years’ work experience in higher education. or other counseling related area. 2 years of experience in academic advising, counseling, admissions, enrollment management, or student affairs.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Budget planning and administration skills.
• Two years of closely related experience in student services or instructional programs is required.
• 2-3 years’ experience advising first-year students, particularly exploratory/undecided students. Affiliation with the National Academic Advising Association ( NACADA ).

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Additional Information for Applicants

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Quick Link:
https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/25814

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * If you answered yes to "Do you have a Masters Degree", what was your major?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Please describe your experience in advising/counseling/coaching in academic planning and student success.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Do you have experience working with at risk students, diverse populations, and/or first-generation students? Please explain.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Other Documents Continued
3. Other Documents Continued.