The Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Success plays a pivotal role in enhancing student experiences and outcomes in academic advising, career development, and TRIO Programs. This position supports the Senior Director in driving academic advising initiatives and ensuring a cohesive approach to student engagement and success through strategic planning, program development, and collaboration with campus partners. This position is 12 months,  reports to the Senior Director, Student Engagement & Success, and has the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Senior Director to lead and manage the academic advising team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, student-centered advising services.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director to develop and implement programs that enhance student retention, academic progress, and timely graduation.
• Partner with faculty and staff to create a cohesive advising system that supports all students, with a focus on underrepresented and marginalized groups.
• Collaborate with Senior Directors in Student Affairs and the Director of Career Development to ensure a seamless transition from the initial onboarding process to major declaration.
• Maintain and update the advising webpage and social media platforms to ensure current and accessible information.
• Supervise and mentor work-study students, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.
• Advise a caseload of students, offering personalized guidance to support their academic and personal development
• Oversee College Transfer advising activities and events.
• Design and execute student engagement strategies that connect students with resources, promote academic success, and encourage participation in campus life.
• Utilize data and feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of advising services, career development services, TRIO Student Support Services and implement improvements based on findings.
• Advocate for students by identifying and addressing barriers to their academic success and overall well-being.
• Train and support the advising team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.
• Lead the development and assessment of advising initiatives that align with institutional goals for student engagement and success.
• Represent the advising department in campus committees and working groups focused on student success and engagement, promoting a culture of inclusivity and equity.
• Assist the Senior Director in effectively supporting Directors and Initiatives of Career Development, TRIO Student Support Services, TRIO Upward, and TRIO Talent Search.
• Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College and attends College events and meetings
• Performs other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College.

Your attributes:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Two years of experience in academic advising or related field in education
• One year of previous supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of work experience in a higher education
• Experience with college transfer advising, events and activities
• Fluent Spanish speaking and writing skills
• Experience with social media and web content

About Davidson-Davie County Community College

Davidson County Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College system. DCCC serves Davidson/Davie and adjoining counties with the main campus located on the border of Lexington and Thomasville, and the Davie campus located in Mocksville. We also have three satellite education centers in the area for students who find it convenient to study in a smaller environment. Davidson County Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. (See Davidson County Community College website – www.davidsonccc.edu – Street Address: 297 DCCC Road, Thomasville, NC 27360-7385 – Post Office Address: P.O. Box 1287, Lexington, NC 27293-1287)Davidson County Community College’s mission is to develop minds, inspire imaginations, and prepare students for enhanced career and educational opportunities within a changing global environment.

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