Student Success Manager - Utqiaġvik, Alaska, , United States

REPORTS TO: Dean of Students · WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm · COMPENSATION:  $86,452.11/year + DOE + Benefits, Exempt Regular Full-Time Position · CLOSING DATE: Until Filled · Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an inst ...

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REPORTS TO: Dean of Students

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

COMPENSATION:  $86,452.11/year + DOE + Benefits, Exempt Regular Full-Time Position

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are "Unapologetically Iñupiaq." This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the supervision of the Dean of Students, the Student Services Manager assists with the development and implementation of Iḷisaġvik College's student-centered programs for prospective and new students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides direct supervision and leadership to assigned staff to ensure effective performance and alignment with organizational goals.
  
• Assist with the development and implementation of Iḷisaġvik College's student-centered program, wellbeing initiatives, and services for both in-person and online students
  
• Support Academic Affairs with the First Year Pathway (FYP) and Student Mentoring Advocating Referring Total Success (SMARTS) program by reaching out to new and first-year students - both in person and online – during the summer before the term begins, and regularly and frequently during the fall and spring semesters.
  
• Contribute to the evaluation and assessment of first year initiatives and other program activities by collecting and analyzing data. 
  
• Coordinate tutoring services for students, including identifying tutors, tracking tutoring hours, outreach to faculty regarding tutoring services available for students, and outreach to students – both in person and online.
  
• Plan and coordinate programs that assist with retention, persistence, and graduation for both in-person and online students.
  
• Coordinate and lead one or more parent and family information sessions and/or events each semester (fall and spring) for in-person as well as online student parents to share information on college academic programs and student wellbeing initiatives.
  
• Provides early onboarding for all newly admitted students – both in person and online – who are degree seeking.
  
• Support the development and execution of the summer bridge program as well as tutoring support.
  
• Meet with the Student Government Association, attend meetings, and provide support as needed.
  
• Assist the Executive Assistant to Student Services with testing responsibilities, including serving as a proctor for placement tests, etc.
  
• Serve in the on-call rotation for Student Services
  
• Serve as the Confidential Resource for Title IX inquiries.
  
• Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Three years' work experience with special educations and/or working with people with disabilities, or a combination of education and experience.
  
• Three years' experience in education or closely related setting with a demonstrated knowledge of crisis response, student conduct, student affairs administration, and case management support.
  
• Working knowledge of relevant state and federal laws including FERPA, HIPAA, ADA, and Title IX.
  
• Demonstrated professional work experience in group settings and in substance abuse interventions.
  
• Demonstrated professional work experience serving as community liaison.
  
• Possess excellent organizational and communication skills, both oral and written, and exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
  
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.
  
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
  
• Valid driver's license and ability to provide clean DMV report prior to employment.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
• Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College's mission.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/EXPERIENCE [Required]:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Allied Health, Education, or a similar field; or an Associate's degree with equivalent experience.
  
• Valid driver's license.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Preferred]:

• Master's Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling or related discipline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.

BENEFITS:

Leave - 16 paid holidays and up to 36 days of paid leave

Retirement - Ilisagvik College is a public employer whose employees contribute to the State of Alaska, Public Employees Retirement System.

Health Insurance - Ilisagvik College is self-insured and Meritain Health is the health insurance third party administrator. Ilisagvik College offers health insurance to our employees with a no cost premium, and $50/pay period for each additional dependent and a low cost annual deductible of $200 for employee only and $600 for family.

Life Insurance - Ilisagvik College offers Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through Guardian Life to employees at no cost to the employee in the amount of $100,000/per benefit.

Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered. 

If any questions, please contact 

Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer