Position Title:

Assistant Director, School of Professional Programs

Department/School:

School of Professional Programs

Salary/Pay Rate:

$55,341 - $65,000

Job Summary:

Marist College invites applications for an Assistant Director in the School of Professional Programs. The School of Professional Programs offers undergraduate degree completion programs; operationalizes the College’s Summer Pre-College program and houses the Center for Lifetime Study. This position would provide support to various operational areas of the School.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of related work experience

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate the College’s summer and winter sessions
  • Work includes establishing relationships with department chairs from all Schools within Marist, the Registrar’s Office, Student Financial Services, Digital Education, Marketing Communication, and others
  • Process the list of course offerings along with the faculty assigned to teach
  • Assist students, as needed, with the registration process
  • Host summer and winter session meetings with important stakeholders
  • Work with the SPP Administrative Coordinator to process the faculty contracts for all appropriate terms
• Coordinate Brightspace orientation and other online tools for student success
  • Serve as the initial contact for individuals seeking a non-matriculated status at the College
  • Provide support to non-matriculated students including processing their registration and on-boarding to the College
  • Work closely with the SPP Administrative Coordinator on the admission of non-matriculated students
  • Promote open dialogue with the admissions team on the admission of non-matriculated students
• Onboard new student to ensure a smooth transition to the College, including working with IT for system access, Card Office for IDs and Security for parking permits, etc.
• Serve as an academic advisor for students engaged in programs associated with applicable programs
• Identify the necessary courses needed for the fall and spring terms for online adult students
• Provide support for the Summer Pre-College program, including but not limited to coordinating Teaching Assistant training and resources, support program directors as needed, assist with check-in and closing activities, and other duties as assigned
• Coordinate adult academic honors activities including graduation honors, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society and the adult student support distribution
• Oversee various myMarist portlets and the area’s website presence
• Develop and implement a communication plan for adult students, including being present on social media channels
• Coordinate and participate in virtual orientation, open house events, online information sessions, and in-person individual meetings, as necessary
• Perform other job-related duties as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree and three to five years of higher education experience
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work effectively with students, faculty, and staff
• The position requires outstanding verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities; creativity; analytical and organizational skills

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

The mission of the School is to provide quality driven adult education built on a strong liberal arts foundation what will embolden and enhance the ability of professionals to succeed in a global economy. Additionally the SPP operationally supports the Weekend Paralegal Program, Summer Pre-College and the Center for Lifetime Study.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #2 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm; Some nights and weekends required

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.