Assistant Director, First Generation Success & Intercultural Education

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Assistant Director, First Generation Success & Intercultural Education

Take Flight supports the transition of first generation students to life at Catholic University, capitalizing on the gifts and talents they possess.

Take Flight is designed for students whose college application indicates that neither parent has obtained a college degree in the United States.

Through their participation in Take Flight, first generation students are able to navigate their time at The Catholic University of America with confidence and ease. Take Flight allows first generation students to:

• easily access all the resources available on campus and beyond;
• reach personal and academic goals;
• develop healthy habits that ensure academic success; and
• fully engage in campus life.

In support of all aspects of the mission of the department, division, and University, the Assistant Director supports the implementation and coordination of the Take Flight program. Executing student-centered initiatives that reflect institutional thinking, foster student retention and promote the holistic development of students. The Assistant Director will serve as a mentor and advisor to students by actively supporting them in both their positive endeavors and in overcoming obstacles.

As a student life professional, the Assistant Director serves as a functional leader and educator for CSE’s programs; serves as a resource for staff and students; supports and promotes the mission and vision of Catholic University; and contributes positively to the Catholic University community of research, teaching, learning and service to the Church, the nation and the world.

The Assistant Director is responsible for the following:

• Program development and coordination, including marketing related to Take Flight sponsored events such as Summer Online Program, Pre-Orientation, Skills-Building Sessions, Peer Mentoring, and Social Events.
• The advisement of first-generation college students and mentors and a number of other Student Organizations, as assigned.
• Expand existing intercultural education offerings.
• Supervision of Events team of students to provide event planning and marketing support for department events.
• Supervision of Graduate Assistant to support your responsibilities

This position reports to the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Engagement and represents the department in a variety of public relations forums and university events. The Assistant Director establishes relationships with faculty, academic leadership, enrollment services, campus life professionals and other integral staff throughout the campus community.

The projected salary for this position, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation, is: $60,000.

Coordinate and develop intentional programmatic initiatives and services that positively impact the recruitment, retention and enrichment of first-generation college students.
Market, promote, and track attendance and assessment data for all Take Flight programs and events, and other related events and programs.
Assist in the planning, developing, implementing and evaluating outstanding educational and developmental systems and processes which supplement global University and departmental objectives and provide individualized holistic support services for students, especially those in Take Flight.

• Assist in the development and coordination of curricular and co-curricular support programs and services to enhance student engagement, learning and success.
• Assist in the coordination of programs and services designed to reinforce and create connections with/between individual students, student groups, and the university community.
• Apply best and emerging practices, consistent with the…