Associate Director of Student Relations (Student Services Generalist)
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Application
Details
Posted: 10-Feb-23
Location: Bloomington, Indiana,
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 304936
Department
KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (BL-BUS-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is a comprehensive provider of top-tier business education with a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. The Kelley School has been creating career momentum for 100 years, going from 70 students in 1920 to an enrollment of more than 12,000 students today. Our innovative curriculum is built on personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning with an emphasis on global and social responsibility. Our success is reflected in our reputation among academic peers, our career placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 123,000 living alumni around the globe.
Job Summary
Department Specific Responsibilities
Responsible for shaping and executing the graduate student experience for Information Systems Graduate Programs (ISGP).
Provides academic advising to current students in Information Systems Graduate Programs (ISGP) on issues related to (but not limited to) course selection, career goals, professional skills development, or other obstacles that might inhibit academic progress.
In parallel with the student advising, implements and evaluates ISGP program strategies and goals in conjunction with the ISGP administration to manage program growth and maintain student satisfaction.
Serves on various committees including admissions, designs and executes student engagement strategies, and acts as a liaison for ISGP students as they interact with industry and alumni.
Serves as project manager for semester start-up activities (e.g., new student orientation, induction ceremony, etc.) as well as events throughout the academic year that support program cohesiveness across degrees and individual student academic success which includes managing the academic progress audit and degree clearance processes.
In support of ISGP experiential learning courses, provides assistance as needed to the related courses.
In cooperation with other Kelley academic departments, manages the scheduling of ISGP classes and oversees student enrollments in those courses.
Additionally, this position interfaces directly with students by attending student programming events, advising the MSIS student association executive board, meeting one-on-one to discuss areas of concern on campus, and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement future student services initiatives and objectives.
General Responsibilities
Develops and implements programs and initiatives that touch on various/multiple student-related goals, such as enhancing and reinforcing academic engagement and experiential learning; increasing student engagement, wellness, and involvement; fostering learning, inclusion, and development; supporting students in crisis and adversity; and improving the student campus experience.
Interfaces directly with students by attending student programming events, advising student organization leaders, meeting one-on-one to discuss areas of concern on campus, and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student services initiatives and objectives.
Collaborates with staff in own department and other departments, as well as academic and campus leaders, on shared student services goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student programs and initiatives.
Projects outcomes for services offered at the program, department/division, or campus level. Measures and evaluates effectiveness of student services against projected outcomes; regularly prepares reports on impact to students and budget and may present to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward.
Serves on committees and performs student services research across the field of higher education and at peer institutions to identify and recommend best practices.
Plans and coordinates communications for student services initiatives to ensure student participation and engagement.
May provide guidance to other student services staff; makes process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in higher education student affairs, public affairs, counseling, social work, education, business, or related field
Preferred
Master's degree in related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years in student services, higher education, or related field
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
Demonstrates customer service skills
Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and commitment to cultural competency
Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments
Preferred
Knowledge of Indiana University policies and procedures; knowledge of IU systems (SIS, IUIE); familiarity with analogous programs.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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About Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
IUPUI, a partnership between Indiana and Purdue universities, is Indiana’s urban research and academic health sciences campus.IUPUI’s mission is to advance the state of Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens to the highest levels nationally and internationally through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and civic engagement.By offering a distinctive range of bachelor’s, master’s, professional, and Ph.D. degrees, IUPUI promotes the educational, cultural, and economic development of central Indiana and beyond through innovative collaborations, external partnerships, and a strong commitment to diversity.