Associate Vice Provost, Student Success

Located along Florida's I-4 High Tech Corridor, Florida Poly opened
its doors in August 2014 as the state's 12th university and the
only one dedicated to core subjects in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM education). The non-traditional
academic environment focuses on applied learning, specifically in
technology and engineering. Small class sizes give faculty the
opportunity to work closely with high-caliber students, and the
most advanced technology, including a Supercomputer, 3D printing
lab, media lab and nanotechnology lab, sets Florida Poly apart from
other state universities. Florida Poly's innovative approach to
higher education allows students to learn strong fundamentals
within a traditional university department structure, while giving
them opportunities to apply their learning through research and
projects in emerging high-tech concentrations like Cyber Security,
Big Data Analytics, Machine Intelligence and more. The University
partners closely with industry leading firms, and faculty members
are rewarded for more than just publishing. Industry involvement,
problem solving, and the commercialization of technology and
research through start-ups and small businesses are
encouraged.

Job Title

Associate Vice Provost, Student Success

Job Description Summary

Florida's only public university exclusively teaching science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is looking for exceptional
candidates to serve as the Associate Vice Provost of Student
Success in the Division of Academic Affairs.

Reporting to the Provost, the Associate Vice Provost for Student
Success (AVPSS) will lead the Student Success Center (SSC) and
facilitate activity across other university units to create a
collaborative success strategy focused on curricular advising along
with guidance that supports academic success and personal growth
for our students.

The AVPSS will lead the SSC, as a working manager/leader for three
to four other success coaches and as the direct liaison between the
SSC and other university units. The SSC team provides support
through academic advising and holistic programming for new students
through their first year at the university. The AVPSS
responsibilities will included creating a drop-in resource center
for all students to assist with routine academic advising and
policy questions, and referral resource for non-academic support
services on campus, such as financial aid and health and wellness.
Reporting to the Provost, with a strong tie to the newly formed
Freshman Council (faculty-led), the AVPSS will lead the Student
Success Center and efforts that connect students to appropriate
academic and other support services.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management and Leadership :

• Direct and lead the SSC staff, including training,
  expectations, and metrics for each of the Success Coaches,
  
• Serve as a primary contact for the SSC to best showcase support
  resources available at Poly to the university community, with focus
  on new first year students.
  
• Create opportunities for growth and professional development in
  coaches in expanding their knowledge base of nuances in academic
  programs and well as needs and views in the student body.
  
• Carefully manage the communications success coaches have with
  students to assure messaging is consistent with other university
  units. Ensure that information from meetings with students is
  appropriately distributed to the appropriate elements of Academic
  Affairs.
  
  Communication and Collaboration :
  
  
  
  
  • Work collaboratively with academic departments to ensure that
    academic support services are in place for the students in all the
    departments,
    
  • Create and nurture collaborative partnerships with other
    university stakeholders (including but not limited to academic
    departments, Admissions/Financial Aid, Student Affairs, Graduate
    Programs, Registrar, and Business Services) to assure informative
    and consistent messaging to all.
    
    Operational Planning and Execution :
    
    
    
    
    • Create and execute a plan to engage with all entering students,
      before entry, and then for multiple check-ins per student in their
      first semester at Florida Poly. Position the SSC to be the central
      information hub for all students in terms of academic and
      non-academic issues.
      
    • Develop activities that support the whole student, both
      academic and in the growth and development of professional and life
      skills with a focus on students in their first year at the
      university. These activities must support academic
      benchmarks/metrics/ assessment of students with a focus on first
      year retention and then on timely graduation, in a way that
      complements efforts from the Freshman Council, faculty advisors and
      Registrar's office.
      
    • Work with the Registrar's Office, the academic departments, and
      student affairs and academic affairs to create robust early alert
      systems that are effective at Florida Poly.
      
    • Support continuous improvement efforts with programming to
      support student success with high-impact practices, and mindfulness
      toward student learning and equity.
      
    • Build and implement a communication plan that includes a
      well-organized approach to connect the Florida Poly community with
      a shared understanding of Student Success initiatives.
      
      KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
      
      
      
      
      • Demonstrated experience and excellence in academic management,
        staff and student supervision, program development, and
        assessment.
        
      • Proven ability to work with and implement appropriate academic
        policies, regulations, procedures, and initiatives that further the
        mission of Student Success while aligning with the University's
        mission, vision, and culture.
        
      • Evidenced achievement of implementation of programs and/or
        planning that has resulted in documented student retention and
        graduation rate improvement.
        
      • Ability to develop tracking and reporting systems, and
        coordinate and facilitate training required.
        
      • Ability to engage, motivate, and innovatively lead others to
        develop and implement programs.
        
      • Strong analytical and reporting/writing skills.
        
      • Ability to effectively communicate, establish rapport, maintain
        relationships, and interact positively with students, faculty,
        staff, community partners, and internal and external stakeholders
        required.
        
      • Demonstrated experience working with diverse student, faculty,
        and administrative populations with the ability to foster
        collegiality and collaboration.
        
      • Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with
        confidentiality and discretion.
        
      • Experience in project management.
        
        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
        
        
        
        
        • Masters' degree required with at least 5 years of experience
          working in Academic Affairs and advising,
          
        • Minimum of two years of experience in higher education
          advisement, academic programming, and/or retention-related
          initiatives.
          
          PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
          
          
          
          
          • BS, MS, or doctoral degree in a STEM field.
            
          • Doctorate or terminal degree in education, counseling, social
            work, or any STEM field and at least seven years of progressively
            responsible experience with higher education advisement, academic
            programming, and retention-related initiatives.
            
          • Experience as a supervisor for permanent academic affairs
            advising staff.
            
            REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC
            REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:
            
            
            
            
            • Must possess a valid driver's license.
              
            • This position requires a criminal background check, which may
              include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute
              §435.04.
              
            • This position is subject to federal and state privacy
              regulations.
              
              NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This position is salary exempt. The
              normal work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,
              however, occasional overtime (weekends and evenings) may be
              required.
              
              TARGET HIRING SALARY: $95,000 - $130,000, commensurate with
              education level and experience.
              
              APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until
              filled, however review of applications will commence
              immediately.
              
              APPLICATION PROCESS: In addition to completing the online
              application, all Applicants are required to upload the following as
              an attachment to the application (preferably in PDF format):
              
              
              
              
              • Cover Letter
                
              • Resume
                
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                This position requires a background check, which may include
                a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute
                §435.04.