Assistant Dean of Students and Assistant Director, College Academic Advising and Transfer Office
University of Chicago (UC)
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Posted: 03-Oct-24
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: JR27470
Location: Illinois: Chicago
Job Description:
Serves in a significant leadership role and represents the CAATO in the Directorâ™s absence.
Develops curriculum and programming for the CAATO leadership team to establish expectations aligned with the departmental mission and values; and provides a consistent, supportive supervisory experience for all staff.
Supervises, supports, and provides feedback to a team of 5-6 academic advisers.
Participates in leadership training programs to ensure alignment with office mission and values.
Provides ongoing staff development around various issues as appropriate.
Oversees the academic programs of a reduced caseload of undergraduate students and tracks progress toward degree completion.
Utilizes academic advising theories and follows best practices to help students resolve challenges and achieve academic goals.
Understands, interprets, and communicates University policies, procedures, and expectations.
Refers students to campus resources, including Career Advancement, Study Abroad, Student Wellness, Center for College Student Success, College Student Care and Support Team, etc.
Accesses information through various electronic databases.
Maintains student records in compliance with applicable laws and policies.
Develops staff development programs that educate the staff in the full range of information they must know--curricular, campus resources, developmental issues facing the college-aged population, psychological issues, financial aid policies, etc.
Manages advisors who handle discipline cases and student problems and crises. Recommends effective advising strategies for these students.
Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelorâ™s degree.
Advanced degree strongly preferred, with a 6-year minimum gap between date of college graduation and appointment.
Experience:Â
Minimally seven years professional work experience in higher education.
Specialized knowledge of college student development and event planning.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Proficiency in Mac and PC environments.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and online organizational tools.
Familiarity with Adobe graphic design/web development environments.
Preferred Competencies
Take initiative and lead others.
Advanced critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Provide excellent academic advising to undergraduates.
Handle multiple projects in a competent and professional manner while also managing details and meeting deadlines.
Work both autonomously and as a team member.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
Handle stressful situations.
Attention to detail.
Working Conditions
Office environment.
Some evening and weekend work.
Fast-paced environment.
Sit at a computer for 4-6 hours.
Periodic walking to other campus locations.
Climbing up to 5 flights of stairs.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter, which is to include your interest in this position (required)
Three Professional References Contact Information (required)
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