Asst Director for Student Engagement and Retention

104188BR

Campus: West Valley

Asst Director

Job Description

The Assistant Director for Student Engagement and Retention is a vital leadership role within Barrett West Valley. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing programs and strategies that enhance student engagement, retention, and overall success. This role involves overseeing student programming, supervising staff, fostering community development, and building strategic collaborations across the university. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional passionate about student engagement and success. The Assistant Director will report to the Associate Dean for the West Valley campus.

Barrett employees have the opportunity to help further the mission of serving high-achieving students. We have a spirit of going above and beyond. If you are looking for a student-centric position and desire to make a difference, we encourage you to join our team.

Job Family

Generic

Department Name

Barrett Honors West

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$52,120 - $66,500 per year; DOE

Close Date

11-September-2024

Category

03

Essential Duties

1. Strategic Planning and Collaboration:
   • Serve as a Senior Staff member and primary liaison between Barrett West Valley and other university departments.
   • Create strategies and develop unique programs to enhance student engagement and retention.
   • Participate in relevant committees and collaborate with university partners to execute Barrett and ASU initiatives.
2. Program Development and Implementation:
   • Design and implement student programming for both on- and off-campus students, including wellness, academic, community service, social, cultural, diversity, and college signature programs.
   • Plan and execute campus-specific camps and orientation programs for new students.
   • Contribute content to the college website and social media outlets to promote student engagement opportunities.
3. Supervision and Leadership:
   • Supervise, advise, and train West Valley Barrett Peer Academic Leaders (PALs) and engagement/retention assistants.
   • Manage staff and oversee performance, including work allocation, training, evaluation, and motivation.
   • Provide guidance to students, parents, and staff in navigating Student Services resources.
   • Mentor and develop student leaders, fostering leadership and community-building skills.
4. Community Building and Residential Life:
   • Coordinate with housing partners to enhance the residential community and foster a strong community identity.
   • Continue to enhance the cohesion and identity of the residential community through targeted initiatives.
5. Budget Management:
   • Manage program budgets.
6. Reporting and Administrative Duties:
   • Provide regular reports and updates to leadership on program effectiveness, student engagement, and other relevant metrics.
   • Maintain relationships with external community groups and organizations to support student engagement initiatives.
   • Participate in signature college events, such as Homecoming and Family Weekend.
   • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND six (6) years of related administrative experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Ten (10) years of related administrative experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in student engagement, retention, or a related area within higher education.
• Experience in program development, staff supervision, and student leadership development.
• Knowledge of residential life, student services, and student development.
• Evidence of effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse campus partners and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets and using data to drive program decisions.
• Familiarity with marketing and promotional strategies for student engagement.
• Experience working in a university honors college setting.
• Knowledge of ASU’s organizational structure and student support services.
• Experience with residential life programming and community building.
• Experience in using problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate complex student situations

Working Environment

Work Environment:
The Assistant Director for Student Engagement and Retention will work primarily in an office setting on the West Valley campus of Arizona State University (ASU). This role requires frequent interaction with students, staff, faculty, and university partners. The work environment is dynamic, requiring flexibility to adapt to changing needs and priorities.

Hours:
This position typically requires a standard 40-hour workweek, but it may also involve evening and weekend hours, especially during peak periods such as orientation, special events, and major programming activities. Flexibility in scheduling is essential to meet the demands of student engagement and retention efforts.

Physical Demands:
The role may require light physical activity, including setting up for events, moving materials, and occasionally traveling between different campus locations. The position involves prolonged periods of sitting, working on a computer, and attending meetings.

Travel:
Occasional travel between ASU campuses or to off-campus sites may be required for meetings, collaborations, or events.

Collaboration:
The Assistant Director will collaborate with various campus departments, including housing, student government, academic services, and external community partners, requiring strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Student Interaction:
Regular and meaningful interaction with students is a core component of the role. The Assistant Director should be comfortable working with a diverse student population, including providing guidance, support, and mentorship.

Technology Use:
The position requires the use of various software programs and platforms for communication, reporting, event planning, and content creation. Familiarity with these tools or a willingness to learn is essential.

Department Statement

Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University operates on these core values:
Community and Belonging, Leadership and Agency, Courage and Curiosity.

Our values are the foundation for everything we do to create a welcoming honors college where students from all walks of life can learn, grow and thrive. Where they can belong to a community of high-achieving peers, lead courageously, act with agency and fulfill their intellectual curiosity.

Established in 1988, Barrett Honors College offers the unique opportunities of a selective, four-year residential college with special honors courses, scholarships, study abroad and undergraduate research combined with the resources of one of the largest and most innovative public universities.

Barrett Honors College serves more than 7,000 students on all four ASU campuses– Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, Polytechnic and West Valley – located throughout the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, as well as ASU Online students.

The New York Times labeled Barrett Honors College “the gold standard” among honors colleges in the nation and Readers Digest designated it a “Best Honors College”. USA Today named ASU one of the 100 Best Value universities in the nation and called Barrett Honors College “outstanding.” The Fiske Guide cited Barrett Honors College with its “ambitious honors projects” as one reason why ASU is among the Top 10 “Best Buy” public universities in the U.S. Learn more about Barrett Honors College.

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits, healthcare, retirement, tuition reduction program (eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse), financial security, discounts, family resources and more. Explore ASU’s benefits options and degree program offerings.

Estimate the value of your total compensation: https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

The ASU Community has demonstrated it can adapt and respond quickly to change — even during a pandemic — from different learning modes to remote work to ensure students and university employees can thrive. Though we may deliver support services virtually, in-person or both, we consider the primary worksite an ASU campus or location and we prioritize in-person presence in our community to fulfill our charter. We also understand flexible work arrangements can offer benefits for employers and employees such as retention, sustainability and work-life balance. Where ASU policy and the nature of the work permits, we support opportunities for remote work, flex time, or similar arrangements.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU/Barrett, The Honors College will not be a sponsor for this position. For additional information, please see:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.