Assistant Director, Sallyport Fellows Program
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Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Sallyport Fellows Program (SFP) provides hands-on advising, coaching, and other support to Rice first generation/limited income (FGLI) undergraduate students. Using a relationship- centered, proactive advising model, this position will work closely with FGLI students, guiding them in making the transition to college and achieving student-determined goals at and beyond Rice. Through holistic, student-centered advising approaches, the Assistant Director will be expected to employ various proactive advising, innovative learning strategies, and coaching techniques to engage students, connect them with critical university resources, and facilitate their successful retention at the University. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for tracking student progress and designing interventions to proactively support student success.
Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants must attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, in PDF format. Please note that the applicant tracking system does not convert attachments in Word format successfully.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
An ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in advising high-need undergraduate students during their transition to college. Successful candidates possess strong communication skills, the ability to build and sustain rapport with students, and an understanding of the unique stressors for FGLI students in a competitive academic environment. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the desire to be an individual contributor within a cohort of advisors are among the optimal skill sets for this position.
Workplace Requirements:
The role is largely M-F, 9:00 am-5:00 pm however, occasional limited nights and weekends may be required during busy periods.
Workplace Location:
This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. This role requires working 4 days on campus and the option of one remote day per week. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range: This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a hiring range of $60,000 - $65,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years of related professional experience in a four-year college or university setting with previous advising or coaching experience
- Skills:
- Coaching and instructional skills, organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to quickly assess the effectiveness of an intervention
- Knowledge of theories, including student development, learning, and identity development, and experience applying those frameworks professionally
- Able to problem-solve and support/advise students in personal and/or academic crisis;
- Strong communication and rapport-building skills and experience collaborating with faculty, staff, students, alumni, families, and administration
- Experience and comfort working with diverse student populations, including but not limited to first-generation college students, limited-income students, first and second year students, and underrepresented student populations
- Master's degree (preferably in college student personnel, counseling, student affairs, or a related field)
- Experience employing holistic proactive/intrusive advising strategies
- Experience providing academic support, leadership development, and program development
- Experience supporting student success/undergraduate retention initiatives
- Experience collaborating with faculty
- Experience working at a highly selective college or university
- Familiarity with working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
- Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Identifies and advises FGLI students needing additional support and provides sustained, individualized, developmentally appropriate coaching to assist in their academic, social, leadership, and interpersonal development
- Assists students in developing roadmaps for their success at the university, using varied strategies to facilitate the identification and implementation of their goals
- Monitors student academic performance and their persistence towards graduation, updating notes in our advising platform (Navigate) in a timely man
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