How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of the School of Nursing (SON) Student Services participates in and is responsible for ensuring positive outcomes for all operations (recruitment/retention, admissions, orientations, academic advising, academic actions, public relations); and Student Services staff supervision. Included in the role are management of student and program data and preparation of reports; staff development and evaluation; and development and implementation of operational plans, policies, procedures, and quality improvement strategies. This role reports to the Dean.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Responsibilities*
- Supervise SON Student Services staff consisting of seven (7) Academic Advisors and two (2) Administrative Assistants
- Establish ongoing professional development opportunities to assist in the retention and professional growth of SON Student Services staff
- Create and implement a comprehensive Staff Training Program
- Develop and oversee an annual performance evaluation program for SON Student Services staff
- Promote the diversity of student cohorts, including overseeing best practices for Holistic Admission in the school and support for intentional recruitment
- Develop and implement student retention strategies based on best practices for academic advising in higher education, in coordination with the SON Student Success
- Coordinator, and with attention to serving students from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Supervise and coordinate the admissions and orientation of new students, including the secondary admit process.
- Facilitate graduation/degree completion processes for students
- Monitor students progress and services for students who are dismissed or on probation
- Maintains external and internal communications:
- Represents the SON on selected campus committees/workgroups/Student Success Center
- Serves as member of the Office of Students Services team in ex-officio capacity on governing committees (e.g., Admissions, Curriculum, Academic Standards, Awards/Scholarships)
- Responsible for accurate communication of student information via the SON website; preparation of program information materials, catalogs, and brochures
- Acts as a liaison with academic and student personnel departments (Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, Disability Services, Graduate Programs,etc.) to determine and promote awareness of student needs
Required Qualifications*
- Master's degree in higher education (academic advising, education, leadership, counseling, academic services) or related area.
- 3 or more years of recent management of professional staff.
- 5 or more years of experience in higher education student services to include one or more of the following: academic advising, student success support or admissions.
- Demonstrated experience with organizational assessment and process improvement.
- Demonstrated appreciation for, and deep understanding of, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Work Schedule
Hybrid:
A consistent hybrid work schedule (four day on campus and one day remote) is available for this position at this time. However, this is subject to change based upon the duties of the position and the needs of the department.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
