11/5/2016

Assistant Director for Advising & Student Success - HigherEdJobs

Institution:

Capitol Technology University

Location:

Laurel, MD

Category:

Admin - Academic Advising

Admin - Student Affairs and Services

Posted:

10/20/2016

Application Due:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full Time

Salary:

48,000 USD Per Year

Notes:

marked as a Priority

CAPITOL TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

Position Description:
Assistant Director for Advising & Student Success
Full-time 12-month, Exempt Position
POSITION SUMMARY
Capitol Technology University, a nonprofit university located in Laurel, Maryland, seeks an Assistant Director (AD) to
serve as the primary professional responsible for ensuring that student advising needs, both academic and
developmental, are attended to including consultation with and referrals to other college departments/services as
student needs may require. The AD works to ensure that students have the tools for success within the college
environment through individual meetings and classroom instruction. The AD is responsible for the management and
assessment of the Learning Center including Supplemental Instruction and the integration of tutoring services. The AD
is responsible for administering placement testing and coordinating pre-enrollment testing and advising days.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain systematic and frequent interaction with approximately 350 undergraduate and graduate students required
to seek advising and maintain accurate and detailed records of student interactions
Assist students in consideration of goals and evaluation of progress toward established goals
Assist students in understanding their academic preparation and develop action plans for academic success
Assist students in selecting appropriate degree programs, developing educational plans to meet degree
requirements, and building schedules to meet short term goals
Create and maintain information, reports and procedures in the advising module of the student information system
and online portal.

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Serve as lead instructor for Freshman Seminar and teach or co-teach two sections.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Learning Center Leaders
Market the Learning Center services
Review data and choose courses that will offer supplemental instruction and learning labs
Analyze data from surveys about the Learning Center, report data and finding to Student Life and Retention Office as
well as faculty, academic deans, and executives
Participate in campus events including: Right Start Planning Days, Orientation, Open Houses, Commencement
Participate in campus committees
Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree required.
Advising experience required.
High level of comfort with computer applications.
Supplemental Instruction experience or training preferred.
Experience with an institution with a specialized mission or with enrollment below 1,500 preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach within your body, arms, and/or legs. Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or
maneuver weights up to twenty-five (25) pounds independently or with accommodation. Ability to stand and/or sit for
extended periods of time.

Postal Address:

Katy DeHart
Human Resources
Capitol Technology University
11301 Springfield Road
Laurel, MD 20708

Fax:

301-953-3876

Online App. Form:

https://www.captechu.edu/

Email Address:

hr@captechu.edu

Capitol Technology University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As stated
in our Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy, as part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce Capitol Technology
University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations
of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin,
citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or
any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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