Associate director of apex | Springfield, MA

88+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart with a total of approximately 888,000 gross square feet. Included in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident population of 900 students.

Founded in 1885, the College has approximately 2200 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives through career focused learning, with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a

high level of involvement in the global economy. AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve.

We are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals for positions where they are underrepresented. Job Description: APEX (The AIC Plan for EXcellence) is a comprehensive four-year experience for the undergraduate student body. The APEX Program is composed of three interlocking parts: four 1-credit APEX courses, the AIC general education core curriculum, and the co-curricular experience. Teach two (2) sections of a 1-credit course (AIC Plan for Excellence) in the fall and spring semesters. Assist

in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the APEX Program components (e.

g. backssment/evaluation, classroom content, out of class learning experiences, assignments, development of new offerings) Assist in the development and implementation of integrated academic and support programs that increase student success, retention and persistence (e. g. First-Year Interest Groups). Participate in the selection, development, and ongoing training of APEX Peer Mentors, a mentoring opportunity for upperclass students to assist with incoming first-year students' transition. Hire and providing ongoing support, training, and create a comprehensive professional development plan for all APEX instructors.

Participate on committees and working groups focused on student success, retention, and persistence as needed. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Requirements: Required Degree(s): Master's degree in education, counseling, student development, or related field. Required Field of Expertise: Two to four (2-4) years experience in post secondary student development and developing resources to promote student success and retention at the collegiate level Preferred Field of Expertise: Experience teaching undergraduate courses; Experience with developing, planning, and implementing backssment and evaluation initiatives; Familiarity and past work experience with student databases (e.

g. Starfish, Campus Labs, Jenzabar); experience supervising students and professional staff; experience designing curriculum and/or educational programming. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of best practices and ability to effectively support students in their transition to and persistence in college environments. Ability to create strong relationships with faculty, staff, and students. Excellent organizational skills and planning abilities; Must be able to manage multiple and complex projects.

Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of programs and services to support and nurture a diverse student body. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and advanced computer skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, student databases and the ability to create detailed reports, documents, presentations. Additional Information: Work Schedule This is a full-time, exempt-level, benefit-eligible position. Normal office hours are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, flexible to the needs of the department.

Occasional evening and weekend work is required. AIC reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application Instructions: Qualified applicants should save and submit the following documents with the online application.

Brief cover letter Current resume Contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current or prior supervisor and one of which must be a current or prior subordinate) Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled. For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_springfield-c434668/associate-director-of-apex-springfield_i1973418956