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Job Description:ABOUT THE CHICAGO SCHOOLThe Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for more than 40 years.As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of a university community committed to true inclusion and equity. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Senior Director of Student Advising, this position is responsible for helping to manage the Student Advising Division within Student Support Services. This includes overseeing the day-to-day operation of university-wide advising efforts, leading the coordination and delivery of all advising processes, and providing vision, strategy, and guidance.The ADSA will engage in college-wide retention and success efforts through collaboration within all departments in Student Support. This position requires developing collaborative, working relationships with intradepartmental leaders, campus and academic leadership, and other student facing departments to holistically support students.Associate Directors may be expected to serve as a “key contact” for one or more campuses at The Chicago School and are expected to maintain a campus presence 3-4 days a week. Our available locations include Chicago, (preferred) and Washington, D.C.PRINCIPLE DUTIESLeadership and Strategic Planning· Lead staff in development of excellent student and academic support serviceskills that create an environment of student-centered focus and support.· Lead Student Support Counselors (SSCs) in the development of strong timemanagement and organization skills necessary to manage assignedpopulations.· Support academic departments’ efforts to assist students with using theirstrengths to achieve success while addressing opportunities for growth suchas improving their time management and prioritization skills or building a support system.· Monitor SSC progress and completion of intervention tasks, student contactrequests and appointments used to support student needs as they progresstowards degree completion.· Assist in development and maintenance of ongoing training to SSCs tocontinue to grow their institutional, program and student support servicesskills.· Along with department leadership, collect data to assess the prior year’sretention and forecast for future terms.· In collaboration with department leadership, identify and develop strategiesand create plan to implement strategies while also assessing efficacy of theimplementation.· Identify risks and obstacles standing in the way of student progress anddevelop solutions to promote student success.· Work closely with the Office of the Registrar to ensure all student accounts arecomplete and updated by the second week of each term/semester.· Collaborate with AVP of Business Operations, Senior Director of Advising, andSenior Director of Student Support Operations to forecast credit hours andcontinuing student totals and risk population on a weekly basis.· Work closely with appropriate departments to develop re-recruitment effortsfor withdrawn students.· Maintain a student population.· Adhere to and ensure staff adheres to all internal, Federal, Department ofEducation, regulatory, and affiliate policies and procedures, integrity and ethicalstandards.· Serves as lead in student issues that have been escalated due tounprofessional student behavior and/or disagreements between student andanother department that require student support involvement.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS· Master’s Degree required· Minimum 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in academic advisingor student success programs.· Proven track record in leading large teams and managing complex programs.· Experience with training and customer service· Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· The ability to display professionalism in all interactions· Experience with building or managing effective student support initiatives· Demonstrated success in implementation and improvement of studentretention· Strong experience in managing a high level of work in a fast-pacedenvironment· Excellent writing, interpersonal, and technological skills, including the use ofMicrosoft OfficeDisclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Compensation &amp; BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $$65,000-$74,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.<a href="https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/" target="_blank">https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/</a>The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

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