Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Programs: Access and Recruiting Initiatives

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

The University of Mississippi

“The
University of Mississippi – fondly referred to as Ole Miss – stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic
distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member – student, faculty, and staff – can achieve their
fullest potential.”

Department Summary

The Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement (CICCE)
supports student success by cultivating a welcoming campus community where all students can thrive. The CICCE is ideal for a candidate who
is passionate about expanding educational access, thrives in a collaborative and supportive culture, and is driven to make a lasting impact
on all students at UM.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation
information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family – Administration

Sub-Family
– Program Coordination

Career Track / Level – P2

Grade – 7

Min Mid Max

$51,605$64,501$77,397

Role Summary

1. Designs,
   implements, and coordinates student retention programs, conferences, and other initiatives.
2. Advises student organizations and serves
   as a liaison between student organizations and administration.
3. Coordinates assessment and evaluation of programs and
   services
4. Manages and maintains assigned budgets.

Examples of Work Performed

• Support
  initiatives from divisional and institutional strategic plans.
• Works with a variety of constituents to assess and address barriers
  to access, retention, and success; develops partnerships and interventions with departments and organizations campus-wide to support student
  access efforts.
• Provide oversight for pre-admission programs and related student success initiatives, including the Mississippi
  Outreach to Scholastic Talent suite of programs.
• Provide advising support and programming resources to student
  organizations.
• Coordinate leadership conferences, training opportunities, and initiatives to promote students’ sense of belonging,
  self-efficacy, and personal/professional development.
• Coordinate the design and distribution of communication materials associated
  with access and recruitment initiatives.
• Assist with updating content and resources available on the departmental
  website.
• Collects, maintains, and distributes statistical information regarding program participants’ recruitment, retention, and
  academic success.
• Manages budgets for access initiatives to include oversight of purchases for student leadership teams and
  preparation of budget reports and updates.
• Leverages technology to aid recruiting, mentoring, retention, and student success
  efforts.
• Supervise and train staff, including graduate assistants and student employees.

Essential
Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may
be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Provides specialized support in the development, implementation, and
marketing of program function.
2. Serves as a central point of contact between students, faculty, staff, other departments, and/or
external constituencies on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative matters; assists with seminars, meetings, special
projects, and/or general problem resolution.
3. Coordinates activities of support staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged
in implementation and administration of program objectives.
4. Monitors and administers program/project revenues and expenses; may
develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for the program.
5. Writes, edits, and coordinates development of course
catalogs, promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the
program.
6. Maintains program/project records, researches information and gathers and computes various data; prepares special and/or
one-time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant data from a variety of sources.

Minimum
Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years
Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or
university. AND

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience related to the above-described duties.

For full
consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

NOTE: Starting salary for this position ranges from $55,000 to
$58,000

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment
practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding
equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon
race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age,
disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical
Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by
individual agencies on an as needed basis.

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:
The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision.
Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination: While performing the
duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is
periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview
Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in
writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check
Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background
investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when
appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Facility: Inclusion & Cross Cultural Engagement
(11732271)

Department: Administrative/Professional and Clerical