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Carroll College Director of Academic Support & Retention in Helena, Montana
Description: Carroll College invites applications for our Director of Academic Support & Retention. This position is responsible for leadership, supervision, and management of academic advising, academic support, CARE team, melt prevention, retention and persistence, and for representing Carroll when responding to issues and concerns related to academic support and/or retention faced by students and their parents. This position is also responsible for compliance oversight for students monitored by federal programs such as Veterans Benefits. The Director ensures compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations in regard to TITLE IX, FERPA, Clery Act, Student Code of Conduct, and crisis-response efforts as stipulated by Carroll College policies; advocates for a student-responsive institutional focus, and advocates for students’ voices in institutional shared governance; provides strategic leadership and oversight to achieve the College’s retention efforts and goals.Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years’ experience related to education and academic counseling, budget management and supervision of professional staff. Experience working with upper-level administration, staff and faculty at an institution of higher learning. Experience with student cohorts such as new, transfer and returning students, academically at-risk students, students with disabilities, and other special populations. Experience with placement, first-year initiatives, and academic support programs such as supplemental instruction and academic coaching. Knowledge and understanding of current issues and trends in undergraduate education, academic advising, and student retention.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. To Apply: For priority consideration, please submit the following materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu by June 5, 2024: •Cover letter•Resume•Contact information for at least three professional references Position will remain open until filled. Salary is commensurate with experience, education and qualifications. Carroll College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all. Benefits Include: •Employer sponsored Medical insurance, Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program•Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more•403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College•Tuition Remission and potential Tuition Exchange benefits•Very generous Holiday, Vacation, Sick and other Leave benefits to include up to 20 days of paid holidays•Employer provided Life and Long-Term disability benefits•Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and moreAbout Us: Carroll College is a leading private, liberal arts college in the American West. Carroll’s campus rests on 63 acres at the edge of downtown and historic Helena, the capital city of Montana. The surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Montana fosters wonder and awe, giving the perfect backdrop to a worldly education. More than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails are just minutes from campus, and Helena is in close proximity to the Continental Divide Trail, natural hot springs, Great Divide Ski Area and the Missouri River. Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park are just a few hours away.Founded in 1909, Carroll College warmly embraces its identity as a diocesan, Catholic college. Carroll represents a beacon of light in the community, welcoming all persons in a cooperative journey toward knowledge and virtue. To learn more about Carroll College, please visit our web site at www.carroll.edu.