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Assistant Director for Student Support Services

Employer
Ball State University
Location
Muncie, Indiana, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Dec 2, 2024
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Position Information

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Position Title

Assistant Director for Student Support Services

About this Opportunity

Ball State University welcomes applications for Assistant Director for Student Support Services.

Our Statement on Inclusiveness

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

Benefits and Community

Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
  • Affordable Healthcare

  • Retirement

  • Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Professional Development
Curious about benefits calculations? Please visit the following link to explore: https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs

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FLSA

Administrative Exemption

Hrs/Week

40

Length of Assignment

Full-Time At-Will

Position Function

In collaboration with the Director of Student Support Services in the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning ( ECAP ), and college leadership, support the college in meeting its enrollment goals by actively participating in recruitment and yield programming initiatives. Promote and maintain a “hassle-free” ECAP undergraduate student experience by providing guidance to all students to resolve issues related to college or university-related business services. Some work will occur on weekends and evenings.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by date of appointment.

Minimum Experience

At least one year experience in college student event programming and higher education support initiatives with demonstrated success.

Minimum Other
  • Strong communication (written and oral), customer service, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaborative with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and industry professionals.
  • Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Project management experience.
  • Presentation and public speaking experience.
  • Ability to adapt to changes, and work professionally in independent and team settings.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Leadership, or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment.

Preferred Experience

Direct experience with college admissions, experience with SLATE, demonstrated success as project manager.

Preferred Other

Demonstrated presentation and public speaking skills with adeptness in speaking before large groups or audiences.

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised

Student Ambassador(s)

Required Certifications

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

About Ball State University

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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Department

ECAP Deans Office:200010

Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

765-285-5859

Duties & Responsibilities

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1

Job Duty

Serve as the undergraduate point-of-contact, representative for the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning to prospective students, their families, counselors, and other individuals and/or organizations involved with college selection process; when needed develop and deliver presentations to involved parties, or conduct one-on-one meetings with consultation; counsel students and families; advise denied students regarding re-applying and alternative pathways into ECAP programs, and present a positive and professional image of Ball State University and the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning.

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2

Job Duty

Collaborate with the Director to identify, cultivate, and maintain strategic partnerships with industry-leading organizations and key stakeholders involved in recruitment and retention of students, implement outreach tactics to high schools and community programs – including classroom, school, and/or school job-fair visits and conduct workshops as a representative of the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning.

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3

Job Duty

Coordinate and implement all university events related to recruitment for the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning, including, but not limited to Preview Days, Transfer Visit Days, Admitted Student Day, Explore Ball State Day, Experience Ball State Day, Counselor Visits, Project Stepping Stone, TRIO, Jump Start, Weeks of Welcome.

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4

Job Duty

Plan and implement the college merit and scholarship awards recognition ceremony, coordinate the college senior class graphic design competition, and the college commencement ceremonies.

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5

Job Duty

Oversee the selection, supervision, training, scheduling, and payment of ECAP Student Ambassadors. Fill in as college representative when needed for college visits, including evenings, weekends, and summer terms.

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6

Job Duty

Oversee and manage the recruitment and enrollment of ECAP summer camp experiences including DesignWorks, Architecture camp and all other summer camps or workshops supported by ECAP ; develop registration processes; oversee university compliance for these offerings; review and edit university contracts for housing, travel, recreation; monitor workshop payments; oversee all advertising updates and outreach for workshops.

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7

Job Duty

Serve as point-person for students needing university and college-level support services. Develop and maintain referral relationships for a range of support services and connect participants to appropriate university services as needed; work closely with ECAP academic and Ball State advising teams.

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8

Job Duty

Utilize EAB Navigate and other university programs to document student interactions, conduct student outreach, maintain campus resource listings, manage and track task progress, etc.

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9

Job Duty

Track student progress and persistence. Collaborate on the preparation of post-program/event reports

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10

Job Duty

As needed, serve as a college representative on institutional committees related to admission, recruitment, retention, and commencement.

Ranking

11

Job Duty

Supervise Program Assistants’ monitoring of student enrollment to determine section sizes, number of sections, and master scheduling that facilitates cross-disciplinary course access by all students in the college. Supervise/oversee course establishment in Banner in light of program accreditation requirements and interdisciplinary objectives. Consult with the department chairs to provide faculty-loading scenarios that impact interdisciplinary opportunities.

Ranking

12

Job Duty

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

202401656P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

01/06/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

12/02/2024

Applications Accepted Through Date

01/09/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Information regarding transcripts

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Company

 Ball State

Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students

Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.

We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!

The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay. 

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