Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives and Student Success Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary The Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives and Student Success provides leadership for the day-to-day activities of academic engagement and student success program within the Residential Learning and Academic Engagement unit in the Department of Residential Life. The Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives and Student Success position plays a critical role in the implementation of the strategic visioning, thinking, leadership, mission, and values of supporting the academic enterprise mission of The University of Vermont. Reporting to the Associate Director of Residential Learning and Academic Engagement and working directly with the Director for the Department of Residential Life on special initiatives that supports the overall visioning of the unit, the Assistant Director provides leadership and support for the residential student experience and staff through the development and creation of effective, intentional and innovative initiatives and campus partnerships aligned with our Common Ground values. Working alongside the Assistant Director of Living Learning Programs both Assistant Directors work to contribute to developing and ensuring an enriched and connected residential experience for our more than 6, 000 residential students (note: UVM’s residential life program is a 2-year residency program). The Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives and Student Success will directly supervise 5 Program Directors who will work to underscore our engagement, retention, academic student interventions, and assess all related initiatives that will complement the University experience. This position also helps assist with the coordination of our residential curriculum that supports everything that we do in Residential Life. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Master’s degree and three to five years related work experience in student development and higher education with progressive experience in supervision and student support. Knowledge of the application of student development and community-building strategies. Effective written and oral communication skills adapted for work with students, families, campus partners, etc. Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Able to balance competing priorities. Effective working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office, and Internet tools. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and fostering a collaborative multicultural environment. Desirable Qualifications Master’s degree with five to seven years related work experience in student development and higher education, including supervision of administrative functions and relevant experience required. Expert knowledge of tools, processes and policies of general campus operations. Efficient in planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating. Demonstrate strong problem solving, organizational and analytical capabilities. Strong project and people management skills. Analyzes complex situations and anticipates issues. Anticipated Pay Range $60,000 - $77,250 Other Information Special Conditions Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position No Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Open Date 02/07/2025 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Position Information Position Title Student Success MG2 X Posting Number S5527PO Department Residential Life/30452 Position Number 00025939 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable. (Open Ended Question) + * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? + Chronicle of Higher Education + HigherEdJobs + Inside Higher Ed + LinkedIn + Seven Days + UVM Employee (Please specify below) + UVM Employment Web Site + Vermont JobLink (Department of Labor) + Other (Please specify below) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents