St. John's established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Assistant Director, University Freshman Center

Reporting to the Associate Provost for Student Success and Director of the University Freshman Center, this individual will serve in a mid-level leadership position that provides support and assistance to first-year students and will serve as coordinator of a mentoring program called Student and Faculty Engagement (aka "SAFE").

The primary responsibilities focus on the delivery of a developmental advisement approach, as well as, the coordination of activities and events that assist first-year students in their transition, acclimation and integration into the University community.

Specific responsibilities related to advisement include:

• To serve as a general and academic advisor to first-year students from the point of their admission to the culmination of their first-year on campus.
• To assist in achieving the University's retention goal by providing assisting to first-year students with their academic, personal and financial concerns.
• To assist first-year students in the registration process by teaching them to use the existing University technology.
• To compile information and analyze data in an effort to identify patterns of attrition among first-year students.
• To develop innovative and creative techniques to contact and motivate first-year students to visit the Center and make total use of their advisor.
• To coordinate events and activities for selected populations of first-year students in an effort to promote academic success and connect students to the institution.
• To deliver presentations regarding the University Freshman Center at New Student Orientation and events held for parents during the year.
• To serve as a liaison to the academic units, and administrative offices that serve first-year students.

Specific responsibilities related to the mentoring program include:

• Work with faculty moderator of the SAFE program to:
  • Recruit campus community members (faculty, administrators, staff and students) to participate as mentors in SAFE (for freshmen) and Sophomore SAFE (for sophomore students).
  • Recruit incoming and continuing students to participate as mentees in the SAFE Program.
  • Launch participation letters and monitor submitted mentor communication reports.
• Participate in summer training program and other informative presentations explaining SAFE.
• Participate in Freshman Move-In Day.
• Participate in SAFE staff meetings.
• Participate in mid-academic year check-in with students.
• Plan, organize and participate in SAFE related events (minimum of four events per academic year).
• Supervise the Graduate Assistant.
• Serve as the liaison between mentors, students, and the University Freshman Center.
• Assist SAFE participants (mentors and mentees) by answering questions regarding university processes and procedures. Referrals to an advisor are made as needed.
• Follow-up with at-risk students.
• Participate in gathering data and creating reports for the UFC management team.

To plan, coordinate and execute other events and programs as assigned by the Associate Provost and/or the faculty moderator of the SAFE program as needed.





Job Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years full-time work experience preferably in higher education.
• Previous experience with mentoring programs is preferred.
• Willingness and desire to serve students from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have experience with computer technology.
• Evening and weekend work required.

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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