Student Affairs Manager

**Description**The College of Education professional education programs are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), and the Colorado Commission of Higher Education (CCHE).

The College of Education offers programs in professional education and teacher licensure in Inclusive Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education; Counseling; Educational Administration; and Student Affairs in Higher Education.

Undergraduate, Master and PhD degrees are awarded by the College.The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for a full-time Student Affairs Manager staff position in the College of Education (COE).

The COE seeks an individual with strong communication and collaboration skills, and relevant experience and expertise in student affairs and supporting the engagement, recruitment, retention, persistence, and successful completion of academic study for students in distance delivered programs.Under the guidance of the relevant faculty and student affairs leadership, the Student Affairs Manager is instrumental in designing, establishing, and maintaining systems and structures for ensuring strong relationships with students in distance programs, and is responsible for working with a caseload of students to develop individual action plans and provide academic success services to help retain and graduate students.

The Student Affairs Manager supports student engagement in their academic program, focusing on distance programs, and provides outreach to effectively increase student satisfaction and persistence to graduation.

The individual designs and engages in recruitment and retention efforts to build and maintain enrollment.

The individual will implement student outreach events and experiences, including with state-wide community colleges.**Who We Are:**The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,500 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students.Colorado Springs (pop.

450K ) is situated at the base of Pikes Peak, offers many recreational and cultural activities and was recently ranked by U.S.

News & World Report as one of the top Best Places to Live in the U.S.**Job Duties:**+ Responsible for managing a caseload of students to develop individual action plans and provide academic success services to help retain and graduate students.+ Collaborate with COE faculty, student resources and student affairs staff, and various partners across the University to support student recruitment, retention, engagement, success, and persistence in their academic program.+ Develop and manage new systems and structures in student success supports, particularly in the online learning environment.+ Create processes and procedures to implement a wide range of student advising, support, coaching, tutoring, engagement, and strategies to ensure student persistence.+ Provide a full range of advising and student services support to students and the general public by responding to inquiries and requests for information and assistance in person, online or by telephone.+ Engage with students completing distance programs to develop strong relationships and connections to enhance student engagement and satisfaction with their experience in distance programs.+ Create databases of relevant information and clear pathways for students in state educator licensure requirements (Colorado and outside).+ Assist students in resolving issues, concerns, or problems.+ Implement current theories and best practices for supporting student success.+ Collect, gather and validate data, prepare basic reports.+ Input data, update electronic databases, web sites, literature, and associated materials.**Job Competetncies:**+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills.+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.+ Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality regarding critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.+ Knowledge of best practices in student retention and success.+ Ability to work in partnership with colleagues and faculty.+ Building collaborative partnerships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and community partners.+ Applied understanding of student development theory, including the impact of student support programs on academic success.+ Multicultural competence and a demonstrated commitment to diversity in all forms.This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).**What We Offer:****Salary Range:** Generally starting at $42,279
– $63,418The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid vacation and time off, and a tuition benefit.

Information on university benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/employee-services .

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck.

Please consider reviewing the Total Compensation page at Total Compensation Calculators | University of Colorado**Tentative Search Timeline:**+ The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of April 26, 2021.+ The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be the week of May 10, 2021.+ The potential employee start date is June 1, 2021.The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community.

To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment.

Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g.

walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date.

If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.**Qualifications****Minimum Qualifications:**+ Master’s Degree in student affairs, higher education administration, counseling, curriculum and instruction -or
– closely related field with 2 years of experience as a staff in student affairs, retention, student support, or closely related position, preferably in an adult education environment.+ 3 yrs.

previous academic advising, counseling, academic coaching, supplemental instruction, and/or teaching experience with diverse students.+ 2 yrs.

experience with distance learning.+ Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertaining to student privacy, FERPA, HIPPA and Title IX.**Preferred Qualifications:**+ Bilingual (English/Spanish).+ 1 yr.

experience with case management/supporting success for students of concern.+ 1 yr.

experience supporting, developing, mentoring, and motivating a diverse team.+ 2 yrs.

of individual coaching or counseling of students (high school or college).**Physical Requirements:**While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.

Employee is occasionally required to move.

Tasks may involve using a computer screen continuously for long periods of time.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.**Job:** Academic Services**Primary Location:** Colorado Springs**Job Category** Academic Services**Department** C0001 –
– Colorado Springs Campus**Schedule** Full-time**Posting Date** Mar 10, 2021**Unposting Date** Ongoing**Posting Contact Name** Lori Unruh**Posting Contact Email** lunruh@uccs.edu**Posting Number** 00782077**Req ID:** 20392The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.