Position provides assistance to the College and to the Dean by administering student support programs and supporting a broad range of programs and services provided to students and faculty.

Salary: $61,500

Requirements:Formal Education:Master’s Degree in a field related to higher education (e.g. MSED in Education, College Student Development, Counseling, or Master’s in Business Administration)Experience:3 years of work experience in an office environmentAdditional Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of computer software systems (Excel, Publisher, Web access/design software) Excellent interpersonal, planning, and problem-solving skillsEffective public speaking and presentation skillsResponsibilities:Administration of College-Level Retention Programs:Develop individualized contracts with students on academic probation regarding goals and supports Meet with these students on an ongoing basis to provide support and guidance; interact with parents as appropriateAssist students on financial aid probation with development of Financial Aid Plans Manage study hall program for COB students on probation, including supervision of graduate student study hall monitorsPrimary facilitator and college-level respondent to the Beacon Student Alerts systemLiaison with campus support offices (Center for Academic Success, Higher Education Opportunity Program, Dean of Student Experience, Center for Advising, Counseling Center) for students in needServe as a member of college level Scholastic Standards CommitteeReview re-enrollment applications for suspended or dismissed studentMaintain interventions data and provide analyses of impact of interventionsStudent Advising:Meet with undergraduate students and sign registration forms, including
overloads, late drop/adds, transfer credits, switching curriculum and
majors, and course planning issuesProvide registration support for incoming first year students; monitor
course closures, and interface with program chairs regarding needs for
additional class sectionsAssist faculty and students with resolving conflicts regarding transfer credits, and graduation requirementsLiaison with other Assistant Deans for smooth transfer of students between colleges; advise students on curriculum options and switches and optionsProvide training and support to faculty in effective advising practices develop tools and forms to enhance advising practicesCurriculum Development"Attend college level Curriculum Committee meetingsMaintain up-to-date listing of courses fulfilling general education and liberal arts electives requirements for COBProvide support for faculty and program directors in development of new curriculum initiatives (majors and minors) in relation to availability of courses within COB and across other college curriculaMarketing & Student Recruitment:Promote recruitment efforts within the college, including attending and presenting at open houses and graduate and undergraduate fairs as neededLiaison with admissions office and faculty to insure representation at all open houses and for prospective student toursWork closely with marketing team and program faculty to develop written and on-line marketing materialsSupport program faculty with development and maintenance of website and social media presenceWork with marketing professionals on development of print materials for targeted advertising campaignsSupervise graduate student assistants in publishing college-level and program newslettersOther duties as assigned by the Dean

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.