Director, Kearns Center

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

244 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

200218 Kearns Center

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 115

Compensation Range:

$96,860.00 - $145,290.00

Responsibilities:

Leads and oversees the daily operation of the Kearns Center. Develops strategies and procedures necessary to effectively implement office programs and goals. Provides direct service to students in an administrative capacity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the office including managing the daily operations. Prepares an overall plan to inform undergraduate students about the available academic opportunities with the development of a comprehensive advising program. Works closely with the senior management team in this advising program effort. Supervises and orients assigned clerical and professional staff. Maintains responsibility for hiring, training, evaluating, and assigning work schedules of clerical staff.
• Represents the office and the University at professional meetings and events both on and off campus. Acts as an administrative coordinator to the Administrative Committee of the College to monitor student academic standing and all exceptions to the faculty policies governing the undergraduate curriculum. Acts as an office liaison to academic departments, faculty and students. Develops programs, procedures, and strategies necessary to communicate University policy and procedures to the undergraduate student population and faculty. Serves as primary office liaison for computer matters, including Office of Administrative Information Services contacts, programming, and office computers, including recommending and implementing systems.
• Initiates and receives calls from parents of undergraduates, staff in other administrative offices, and faculty who seek help for individual students or information about student progress as well as matters requiring tact and confidentiality. Assists other staff with difficult or sensitive situations, readmits students to the College requiring extensive contact with faculty advisors. Provides direct service to undergraduate students in an advising or administrative capacity. Handles highly complicated and/or particularly difficult situations in the office, such as meeting with students who wish to withdraw, students who wish to return after medical withdrawal, and academic separations.
• Collects and analyzes information to evaluate the effectiveness of academic advising services. Monitors the budget, including approval of requisitions and review of monthly expenditures.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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