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    Assistant Director of Academic Achievement - Denver, United States - Metropolitan State University of Denver

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    Full time
    Description
    Department
    College Assistance Migrant Program

    Salary for Announcement

    We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $49,900 - $55,000 . The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

    The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

    Position Summary

    The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) assists students who are migratory or seasonal farmworkers (or children of such workers) enrolled in their first year of undergraduate studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

    This position will provide educational, personal, and financial services to student participants using one-on-one coaching, workshops, and events in an effort to increase first-year retention and second-year persistence. This is in accordance with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education. This position will refer students to other on-and-off campus services to serve identified needs. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with the CAMP Director to maintain necessary documents for signature, databases, and other communication necessities. In the absence of the Director of CAMP, the Assistant Director will oversee day-to-day operations of the program.

    Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first-generation students and over 45% students of color.

    Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather, it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

    Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

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    Duties and Responsibilities

    50% - Student Advising and Academic Coaching
    • Meet monthly with CAMP scholars within the academic year to set educational goals and determine their personal and financial needs.
    • Refer CAMP Scholars to appropriate resources, course selection, academic advisers, programs, resources, tutors, and/or counselors.
    • Assist CAMP Scholars with scholarship efforts to increase students' scholarship dollars for the following academic year.
    • Create performance reports to identify students who are at risk of not meeting satisfactory academic progress.
    • Track and maintain records of student performance data for the Annual Performance Report (APR).
    • Support student persistence of CAMP completers.
    35% - Student Staff Supervision
    • Collaborate with CAMP team on the student staff hiring process which includes job posting, recruitment, interviews, and on-boarding.
    • Serve as the task supervisor for graduate interns in the Masters of Social Program at MSU Denver.
    • Supervise 3-5 undergraduate peer mentors.
    • Oversee student staff training and development curriculum.
    10% - Collaboration & Partnerships
    • Maintain direct communication with appropriate scholar resources such as Academic Advisors, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Registrar's, tutoring resources, and other student engagement and wellness offices that will support the needs of our scholars.
    • Collaborate in on-going and/or new initiatives across campus that help meet our program goals.
    • Collaborate with the CAMP team to plan and coordinate student engagement opportunities that promote student personal development and promotes their academic success.
    • Serve on committees across campus as needed
    5% - Other Duties as Assigned
    • Assume any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the CAMP Director
    • Attend/Engage with HEP/CAMP professional development conferences and meetings
    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Experience working with students, and administrators within a higher education institution
    • Experience providing academic advising and financial aid guidance to students
    • E xperience and training working with students from diverse, first-generation, and limited-income backgrounds
    Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Master's degree
    • Fluency in the English and Spanish languages (speaking, reading, and writing)
    • Experience working with migrant and seasonal farm worker populations.
    • Previous Experience working with a CAMP, HEP, or a similar program as a Retention Specialist, Student Coordinator, or Recruiter
    • Experience with maintaining records in a professional capacity
    • Experience supervising student staff in a higher education setting
    Work Hours
    • 40 hours per week
    • Hybrid schedule is available but can be subject to change based on program and institutional needs
    Instructions to Apply

    For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
    • Resume
    • Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
    Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

    If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu

    Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

    Closing Date

    Open Until Filled

    Posting Representative
    Carlos Alcala

    Posting Representative Email

    Benefits

    MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:

    Employee Benefits Offerings

    The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

    Diversity Statement

    Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

    We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.


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