Senior Academic Success and Enrichment Specialist

Job ID 249240       Full Time: 8AM-5PM

This new position oversees core curricular and academic policy functions in the undergraduate division (College) within AS&E. This includes liaising with the faculty-led College Curriculum Committee, advising on and drafting new and revised academic policies, evaluating and approving course and cluster changes, preparing paperwork for new programs to the New York State Education Department, and providing direction on primary undergraduate administrative functions such as the undergraduate bulletin and undergraduate surveys.  The Academic Operations Director also implements high-level strategic initiatives developed by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, including periodic academic program review, annual cluster review, the implementation of new systems (course inventory management), and other special projects. The individual in this role works with substantial latitude in these areas, providing direction to the administrative infrastructure of the undergraduate division in AS&E.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as core consultant to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and other deans, on strategies for implementing special projects around academic policies and the curriculum, organizing the implementation of these initiatives.
• Advises on the construction of new and revised academic programs within the structure and requirements of the Rochester Curriculum, liaising with Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, relevant faculty and College Curriculum Committee as required.
• Develops and implements new and revised academic policies, including communication plans and troubleshooting with academic departments.
• Reviews and approves departmental requests for changes to courses and student petitions related to academic policies, including the clusters, course overloads, and degree audit.
• Liaises with Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and other deans, academic units, and College units on academic data needs and prioritizes requests to Office of Institutional Research, including reports on key indicators; oversees semesterly course evaluation process and ASE undergraduate survey schedule.
• Evaluates and implements new systems and processes to improve academic administrative process, including course inventory management, the cluster search engine, and the UR Student records management system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, Master's degree preferred with 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience in academic administration preferred.  The position calls for strong skills in critical analysis, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, demonstrated ability to engage intellectually with topics across myriad academic disciplines, and basic computing skills (Microsoft office, email).

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online: htps://www.rochester.edu/human-resources/careers/. Search for job ID 249240

Pay Range

The salary range for this position is $53,500-$74,900.

The University of Rochester has a strong commitment to diversity and to groups underrepresented in higher education. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

EOE / Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled