Asst Dir Academic - Graduate Programs, School of Information Technology, CECH
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.
About the School of Information Technology
The School of Information Technology is a national leader in studying solutions and needs that connect people, information, and the technology of the time. The SoIT (School of Information Technology) is home to Ohio's first Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Information Technology. In addition, it is home to Ohio's first ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. The SoIT has been growing at 20% annually and currently serves more than 2300 students with 32 full-time faculty members, 28 full-time staff, and 43 adjunct faculty. The SoIT is home to several centers including an NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Information Technology Solutions Center, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, Applied Machine Learning and Intelligence Center, and the Smart Synergies Lab.
The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience. More information about the school can be found at http://cech.uc.edu/it.
Job Overview
The School of Information Technology seeks to hire an Assistant Director, Academic- Graduate Programs to provide leadership and advising support to the School of Information Technology (SoIT) Graduate Office. Reporting to the Associate Director, Academic- Graduate Programs, the Assistant Director, Academic- Graduate Programs will contribute to the development and implementation of graduate program policies that will positively impact the SoIT graduate student experience. The Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing the management of the Graduate Office ticketing system and working to ensure that all Graduate Assistants are meeting the expectations, policies, and standards of the Graduate Office.
The Assistant Director, Academic – Graduate Programs is expected to maintain the highest level of professional competency and to contribute to the success of the School’s strategic plan https://cech.uc.edu/schools/it/about-us/strategicplan.html, while assisting with other duties in the School and attending SoIT and University events as needed. We are looking for mission driven, team oriented, highly ambitious individuals who want to serve, make a difference and who strive to perform at competitive levels of excellence.
Essential Functions
- Supports an advising caseload of students in the MSIT program and conducts both individual and group advising sessions specific to degree planning and registration.
- Initiates proactive student support outreach and actively participates in communication planning for both new and returning students.
- Collaborates with other campus partners on student success and retention initiatives.
- Participates in SoIT Graduate Office events such as the Next Steps Webinar, MSIT Orientation, and MSIT Student Meet and Greet.
- Oversees the IT Accelerated program and provides leadership and strategic planning support. The Assistant Director will be closely involved with the IT Accelerated application review process and will work to continue fostering connections with relevant program contacts for the IT Accelerated pathways.
- Provides admission and degree planning support for IT-PhD students in close alignment with the Graduate Program Director.
- Monitors the Graduate Office ticketing system to ensure that student inquiries are being addressed in a timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Experience
- Minimum of one year full-time professional experience in higher education with a focus on academic support.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects within specified time frames.
- Ability to problem solve and recommend appropriate solutions within a team-oriented environment.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Experience working directly in the areas of academic advising, international student support, and program coordination.
Application Process
Please complete an online application. Applicants are required to also submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three references
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Asst Dir Academic - Graduate Programs, School of Information Technology, CECH
Cincinnati, OH, US
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