"First Year Student Retention Program Manager - 527326"

Job Summary: The First Year Student Retention Program Manager plans, develops, executes, and assesses several student-oriented programs designed to support persistence and retention of first-year students such as Welcome Home Block Party, Camp 1831, and First Year Navigators. Supports a broad commitment to first-year student success with a focus on serving students through large-scale programs and targeted retention initiatives including communication efforts for case management of student participants. Develops partnerships with campus departments and community organizations to provide resources to students and enhance student success program offerings for both the academic and social transition of first-year students. Manages provided program budgets and provides supervision for professional staff and undergraduate employees.

Additional Department Summary: Completes required training on University policies and procedures, laws, and regulations that create a more hospitable and respectful workplace and safe environment. Completes financial reporting and follows and enforces internal processes and controls as outlined in University policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of student services or student programing experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of student services or student programing experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Program development and assessment skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks/programs. Ability to form strong relationships with both students and other professional staff members. Commitment to expand knowledge, awareness, and skills as evidenced through demonstrating self-awareness, understanding, and valuing others.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or Counseling. Experience with program development. Experience with first-year experience programs or experience working with underserved students in higher education. Experience as a supervisor.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.