Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Meet one-on-one as well as in group settings with students to provide advice and counsel a variety of topics.
• Analyze, compare, and evaluate various courses of actions for students within scope of responsibilities and refer students to appropriate university resources as needed.
• Accept and act on referrals to support student needs and conduct follow-up on utilization of resources.
• Follow program evaluation protocol to assess effectiveness and impact on students and the university community.
• Assist in the development of content and participate in workshop presentations that support the growth and achievement participants' and address interests, challenges, knowledge and experiences related to overall success.
• Coordinate opportunities to build community and a supportive network of Obie scholars.
• In collaboration with campus partners, identify and coordinate resources, experiential learning opportunities, and resource connections to enhance student awareness and preparation for collegiate and post-baccalaureate opportunities.
• Maintain student participation and engagement documentation and data files.
• Use theoretical practices for leadership development around issues of diversity, race, ethnicity, as it relates to intercultural professional development.
• Manage, communicate, track and analyze elements related to student progress, involvement and participation via tools, such as ENGAGE.
• Participate in regular staff and team meetings and contribute to program enhancements as needed.
• Contribute to processes that support comprehensive program evaluation.
• Develop documentation and resource acquisition to curate knowledge, opportunities, and resources to enhance program development, implementation, and outcomes.
• Contribute to the success of CSS programs, activities, and events by providing support for planning and implementation as needed
• Independently manage student success initiatives and retention programs and will develop and assist with the creation of new initiatives by working with the CSS leadership staff initiatives and campus partners..
• Coordinate meetings and outreach with students to teach academic & personal success strategies, inform about university policies, and make connections with critical resources
  
  

Required qualifications:

• An earned master's degree (preferably in higher education/student affairs administration, counseling, or other area relevant to student affairs) and three years of work experience
• Work independently in a self-directed manner
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse constituency; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cooperatively and strategically in a team environment; writing experience.
• Ability to prioritize diverse tasks and meet deadlines and results oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, a collaborative disposition, and the ability to think both critically and strategically
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and time-management skills
• Excel at working in a community that is diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion
• Proven ability to lead and develop a diverse team
• Budget management and tracking experience
• Ability to maintain organizational structure and cohesion in a changing environment
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership

Compensation:

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About Oberlin College

Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about

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