Indianapolis, IN

Department

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (IN-UCOL-IUINA)

Department Information

IUPUI is an urban campus. We are committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek candidates who seek to understand different perspectives and cultures, who can actively contribute to a work climate where differences are valued and supported, and who are sensitive to cultural norms, expectations and ways of communicating. We hope to identify individuals who can assist us in dismantling racism and other oppressions so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI.

The Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) serves as the catalyst for enhancing the quality of the undergraduate student experience while promoting on-time graduation for all undergraduate students at IUPUI. Three units report up to the Division: University College, Honors College and the Institute for Engaged Learning.

University College provides a common gateway to the academic programs available to entering students. Programs and services offered by University College focus on assisting students with the development of the knowledge and skills needed for success in the collegiate environment, including academic advising, academic support, career planning, peer mentoring, and new student orientation. University College also offers college readiness programs that focus on helping high school students to become college bound.

Job Summary

The Senior Executive Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for 5 key University College offices: Academic and Career Development, Office of Student Employment, Life Health Sciences Internship Program, the Center for Transfer and Adult Students, and the Office of Campus Career and Advising Services (which serves as central point of contact for employer partners and provides campus coordination for internship initiatives).

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains a campus-wide program of professional development for career and academic advisors focused on the integration of both in practice.
• Coordinates and implements assessment of campus effectiveness in advising and career services.
• Coordinates the implementation and strategic utilization of technologies to support career services and academic advising across campus.
• Chairs the Campus Advising Council.
• Serves on the leadership teams for JACADA and the Career Services Council; and represents IUPUI on IU-wide committees relevant to advising and career services.

General Responsibilities

• Contributes on senior leadership teams to formulate strategic planning and the highest-level operational objectives for student services areas.
• Establishes long-term business plans and long-term strategic objectives.
• Directs leadership staff who provide supervision to student services teams.
• Responsible for escalated operational issues, including human resources and/or people management situations.
• Drives innovation and excellence within the area of student services; reviews and creates policies and procedures.
• Determines overall budget for student services teams; reviews and approves financial proposals from direct reporting leaders; has significant fiscal responsibilities that require frequent interaction with executive leaders.
• Provides expertise and identifies grant and/or funding opportunities; develops business relationships across the university and externally.
• Stays up-to-date on new student services standards, technologies, policies, and procedures and works collaboratively with other student services leaders across departments and/or campuses in determining standards, best practices, and related policies/procedures; ensures the adoption and implementation by direct reporting leaders.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in law, public health, public affairs, counseling, social work, or a related field

Preferred

• Master's degree in higher education student affairs or a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years in student programs, higher education student affairs, or a related field
• 3 years of management experience in a relevant field

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Builds and manages effective teams
• Effective leadership skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and commitment to cultural competency
• Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

IUPUI Campus

Indianapolis, Indiana

This position may be eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

Annual Salary: $95,000 - 99,000

We are proud to offer a full range of amazing benefits to help our employees and their families to get and stay healthy, meet educational goals, build long-term financial security, and more. These benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage.
• Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance.
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution.
• Tax Saving Accounts.
• Retirement Plans with Employer Contribution.
• Wellness Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

To learn about benefits available to IU employees, click here!

Job Classification

Career Level: Strategic

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Student Services Generalist

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Posting Disclaimer

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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