Senior Assistant Director (Data and Assessment), Advisement

Position Overview

The College is looking for an Assistant Director for the Hudson Scholars program, within the College’s Office of Advisement, focusing on ongoing data management and program assessment. This nationally recognized and award-winning program relies heavily on data and assessment to ensure its ability to accurately relay the impact of the program both to internal and external stakeholders. The Assistant Director will hold responsibilities including but not limited to supervising academic counselors, reporting and providing office representation where needed, and managing a student caseload. The Assistant Director(s) promote student success in support of and in accordance with the College’s mission statement, program policies and procedures, and established goals and objectives of Student Affairs and Enrollment.

Salary Grade: 114

Summary of DutiesWhat you would be doing in this role:Data and AssessmentOversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data related to the Hudson Scholars program, including student outcomes, program participation, and student satisfaction, in consultation with Institutional ResearchDelegates and supervises actionable, data-informed initiatives, and reports on outcomesHold primary responsibility for program-level data sharing with the Office of Institutional Research and PlanningCollaborate with Advisement leadership regarding office data collection and assessmentAcademic CounselingProvide students with academic advising, major exploration, transfer opportunities, educational programming, and course registration assistance through monthly meetings and consistent communication.Assist incoming students with transition to the College by engaging in conversations about time management, study skills, and test taking strategies.Maintain documentation, data, and reports across various platforms to inform college personnel of student success and retention rates.Integrate data-informed decision-making and evidence-based practices into daily work.Create and manage progress reports from faculty by informing students of their academic progress and providing recommendations to improve.Provide resources, referrals, and information to assist students in navigating the college.Participate in college committees and events to increase visibility for the program, gain knowledge, and build partnerships across the College.Office LeadershipProvide administrative supervision to academic counselors and/or other staff (e.g., part-time advisors, student workers, and/or student services assistants)Contribute to office and area-wide reportingRepresent the Office of Advisement and/or Hudson Scholars program internally and externally, as needed. Provide oversight to office workgroup(s) and report out on progress and goal attainmentMonitors, disseminates and ensures compliance with changes in college advisement procedures and academic policiesProvide regular updates to the Director of Advisement and the team regarding established goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)Perform other duties, as assigned.

QualificationsWhat you’ll need to succeed:A data brain: You may not have all the skills yet, but you think in data and when implementing something, you immediately jump to how can we assess the efficacy or effectiveness of an intervention.Clear Communication Style: Superior verbal and written communication skills are required. This role will be collaborating across HCCC offices, so professional communication is a necessity. Master’s degree: Required in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.Experience: Two to four years of post-master experience in academic counseling, advising, and/or direct, relational support of undergraduate students. Technology Skills: Proficient in various computer software programs and SaaS including Microsoft Office suite, Airtable, EAB Navigate, Ellucian Colleague, and similar higher education platforms. Specifically, basic data analytic skills in Excel are a must. Relational skills: Relationship building is a central part of the role, so strong interpersonal and active listening skills are essential. It is important that you balance having a supportive ear with the ability to identify needs, so students and staff are able to realize their personal and educational goals.Creativity: A penchant for out-of-the-box thinking and creative problem-solving will be an asset in this role.Additional Skills: Collaboration, flexibility, innovation, strategic thinking, and a positive attitude. What will make you stand out as a candidate: Advanced Analytic Skills: An emergent or skillful knowledge of resources such as Tableau, advanced Excel, Business Objects (Web Intelligence), or Qualtrics is a definite strength. Bilingual preferred: Our College has a linguistically diverse student population, so while not required, Spanish and Arabic language skills are a priority.