Director of Student Advising, Recruiting & Success, College of Medicine

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

The Director of Student Success within the College of Medicine (COM) at the University of Cincinnati is responsible for providing strategic leadership to enhance the undergraduate student experience through the college’s Center for Student Success. In addition to leading strategic efforts of Academic Advising and Student Success, the Director will also oversee various aspects of the undergraduate experience including recruitment, admissions, new student orientation, first and second year experience, experiential advising, and staff management and support, with a focus on creating an equitable, inclusive and holistic student experience and fostering a culture of excellence within a community of scholars. This role reports to the COM Associate Dean for Baccalaureate Education and requires close collaboration with the Program Directors for Public Health and Medical Sciences programs, among other key stakeholders. The Center for Student Success includes five FTE staff members, with anticipated growth in the number of staff.

• Serve as chief program officer responsible for Identifying, planning, and implementing strategic student success efforts associated with a holistic undergraduate student experience in the College of Medicine.
• Provide leadership and direction for undergraduate Academic Advising, Student Success, and Retention for the College of Medicine, including ensuring a holistic student experience viewpoint when planning for student success and retention with a focus on creating an inclusive environment for all students.
• Support student success through the incoming pipeline of students by overseeing staff for recruiting and admissions.
• Work in close partnership with the COM Associate Dean for Baccalaureate Education and Program Directors of Public Health and Medical Sciences to ensure overall holistic success of COM undergraduate programs.
• Responsible for overall recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, professional development, strategic planning, budget and administrative management, communication, and culture of COM Center for Student Success.
• Direct supervision of all CSS staff positions reporting to the CSS director
• Work with COM Associate Dean for Baccalaureate Education to cultivate staff as active members of a Community of Scholars.
• Represent and advocate for COM with mission critical stakeholders across the University of Cincinnati campuses.
• Ensure collaboration with UC Online.

Master’s Degree

N/A

• Seven (7) years of academic advising or student services leadership.
• Two (2) years supervision experience.

• Demonstrated experience of at least three years in higher education administration and staff management.
• Extensive experience in one or more areas of student success, such as recruiting, admissions, advising, or retention.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.
• Strong Interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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