Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)
Chief Executive Officer
The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) is a forward-thinking, member-driven, collaborative, innovative, agile, and inclusive professional membership association. Poised for its next era of strategic growth, it seeks a CEO. Our primary outreach efforts will continue through August 15. IECA serves educational professionals who work with students and families to select good-fit colleges, schools, and therapeutic programs. Please be kind enough to help us spread the word.
Here is the link to the information and the application.
Charleston Southern University
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Charleston Southern University, a Christ-centered institution affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has partnered with FaithSearch Partners to identify its next Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. Located in North Charleston, this is a fully on-site, cabinet-level position reporting directly to President Keith Faulkner.
We’re seeking a mission-aligned leader who can strengthen campus culture, deepen student belonging, and foster spiritual formation across a diverse and growing student body. The portfolio includes oversight of student engagement, residential life, campus ministries, counseling, recreation, safety, and health services—guided by CSU’s vision: To be a Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading, and serving.
This is a meaningful opportunity to shape student life at one of South Carolina’s largest accredited Christian universities. The next VP will be a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and collaborator—someone who mentors staff, builds a culture of trust and service, communicates with clarity, and is consistently present and engaged in the life of the campus.
Please email Kimbereley Wiedefeld, Vice President, FaithSearch Partners at kwiedefeld@faithsearchpartners.com for a more comprehensive document describing the opportunity.
Old Dominion University
Director of Educational Accessibility
Coordinate data management, reporting, and analysis and reporting to support accreditation and program improvement efforts. Manage all program accreditation, data, and assessment reporting mandated by internal and external entities. Provide initial analysis of results; disseminate data for further analysis; and publish reports on achievement of learning outcomes. Monitor data collection integrity, download data and convert data for statistical analysis, and archiver assessment data. Create and maintain mega datasets for longitudinal data analyses. Collaborate with and support department chairs and program faculty in the development of assessment plans and reports for all academic programs and administrative departments to demonstrate institutional effectiveness. Work with faculty and staff to develop measurable outcomes; develop or select reliable and valid measures; collect, clean, maintain, and analyze data; and report findings and implement changes as part of a continuous quality improvement process. Collaborate with Office of Institutional effectiveness & Assessment and Office of Institutional Research colleagues plus other faculty and staff in the completion of major reports, including the VDOE Annual Educator Preparation Report and Biennial review, Title II, US News surveys, CAEP and other accreditation reports as well as reports related to the University Strategic Plan (SP), Program Review, College Annual Reports, and external surveys related to assessment, and accreditation. Respond to ad hoc data inquiries from both University and outside constituencies in the area of student assessment. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field plus 6 months of experience in an Assessment and Accreditation Analyst or related occupation at an institute of higher education. Salary: $64,846/year
Georgia Institute of Technology
Manager of Student and New Alumni Engagement
The Manager of Student and New Alumni Engagement’s primary focus is to work with students, alumni, campus partners, and Alumni Association colleagues to promote student, soon-to-be-graduates, and new alumni engagement and philanthropy. The Alumni Association’s three student programs — Student Foundation, Student Ambassadors, and Student Alumni Association — enhance the student experience by providing opportunities that connect students and alumni, amplify the student leadership experience and increase:
- Value of the Georgia Tech alumni network and the critical role alumni play in the success of the Institute.
- Importance of continuing the tradition of giving back to Tech through participation and
philanthropy.
- Significance of a lifelong relationship with Georgia Tech and the Alumni Association.
The Manager of Student and New Alumni Engagement’s primary responsibility is to prepare soon-to-be graduates for their transition to alumni status and engage new alumni through strategic programming, events, and communications. The departmental goal is set to be a joint effort to engage students from their first day on campus until graduation and beyond. Additionally, this role will manage one of the two Student Engagement Coordinators. This role will also advise the Student Ambassadors (gtambassadors.org) and provide intentional strategic leadership and guidance and programmatic support for the Executive Board and general members. This role reports to the Director of Student and New Alumni Engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the Student Engagement Coordinator, who advises the GT Student Foundation and works on graduating student initiatives.
- Lead the planning, execution, and review of the Social in the City event series, which targets new alumni living in the most populous cities of recent graduates from Georgia Tech outside of Georgia.
- Manage and update the online New Alumni Guide and its components, hosted on Georgia Tech Connect (connect.gtalumni.org).
- Evaluate a strategic communications plan for soon-to-be graduates and new alumni, including planning and reviewing the monthly Recent Graduate Newsletter for alumni who are 0-2 years out from graduation and soon-to-be graduate email campaigns and print materials.
- Serve as a consultant to internal and external departments and partners, including the GOLD
(Graduates of the Last Decade) Advisory Council, about specific new alumni marketing and behavior.
- Develop strategies about graduating student initiatives, including the student leader to alumni pipeline, and how new and existing Commencement opportunities will showcase the Alumni Association.
- Evaluate soon-to-be graduates and new alumni programming and initiatives with the New Alumni and Student to Alumni Transition Frameworks.
- Manage the Student Ambassadors and the Young Alumni Budgets.
- Facilitate all aspects of the Student Ambassadors, including recruitment and engagement of anywhere between 45-90 members and advising the eight student Executive Board.
- Provide the Student Ambassadors Executive Board and general members opportunities for their personal and professional learning and development, team building and increased engagement and commitment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Understanding of alumni relations, student engagement and development, and event
planning.
- Ability to establish rapport with students and alumni resulting in achievement in programming,
leadership development and personal development. Create effective personal and professional relationships with students and alumni.
- Communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) and the ability to professionally
represent the Alumni Association and the Institute both internally and externally.
- Listening skills to determine the most appropriate way ahead to achieve greatest results and to determine the needs of others and find a way to meet them.
- Interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate and work successfully with multiple constituencies, both internal and external – alumni, students, Board of Trustees, faculty, and administration. The ability to work with a diverse student and alumni population is crucial.
- Flexibility, openness, and willingness to consider alternative ideas and suggestions.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing projects.
Education/Experience Required:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required, with an advanced degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years in student affairs, alumni relations, development, or higher education.
Minimum of 1 year direct advising experience with students, student programs and/or student organizations.
- Demonstrated leadership in initiating and implementing programming among student
groups/organizations.
- Managerial experience preferred.
Salary: $56.000-58,000/year
University of Illinois at Chicago
Associate Director, New Student and Family Programs
This position serves as the primary liaison for UIC Orientation program, including the planning, implementation, coordination and assessment of the new student orientation programs, services, publications, reservations system, and processes. This position also serves as the primary supervisor for all orientation graduate and undergraduate student staff, including recruitment, selection processes, hiring, staff training and evaluation, time reporting/ tracking, and performance review.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning & Policy Development
- Collaborate with campus partners to identify needs, research and analyze trends and external benchmarks, develop and analyze feedback mechanisms to develop and administer campus-wide orientation service activities.
- Lead assessment efforts related to student orientation programming, including developing the instrument, administration/distribution, analyzing of results, implementation of findings, and ongoing planning. Orientation Programs & Activities
- Plan for orientation activities, develop schedules and agendas, coordinate speakers and panel presentations, and arrange campus tours.
- Develop, implement, and assess an online orientation component with educational modules for new students and their family members, which can be used in pre-orientation and post-orientation efforts.
- Prepare, implement and evaluate programs, workshops and activities post orientation designed to provide continued support to new students Administration
- Coordinate meeting logistic activities including arranging meeting and conference facilities, arranging food service, and providing lodging and transportation information. Negotiate and arrange with vendors to provide service.
- Coordinate the printing, publication and distribution of orientation materials including brochures,
- pamphlets, flyers, and electronic communications. Write, edit and coordinate the layout of all Student focus materials. Partner with Academic and Enrollment Services (AES) staff to coordinate a communication plan for all orientation programming and timelines.
- Assist with overseeing reservation system, which is used for registering students, family members and guests for orientation sessions, producing rosters and reports, maintaining the online reservations portal, and responding to student and family questions, concerns, and accommodation requests.
- Work with external and internal vendors on contracts and purchasing, ensure effective and efficient spending related to orientation, and identify opportunities for partnerships and sponsorships.
- Oversee social media content on multiple platforms to make sure our marketing efforts align with our office needs and goals.
- Staff Management & Training
- Serve as primary supervisor for Orientation Leaders, Orientation Senior Staff members, one Graduate Assistant and summer interns, this includes recruitment, selection processes, hiring, staff training and evaluation, time reporting/ tracking, and performance review.
- Serve as one of the lead instructors for the ASP 096 Course, as part of the training and selection of Orientation Leaders. Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
- Manage the Student Orientation Leader and Orientation Senior Staff by coordinating the application, selection process, developing and implementing training and mentoring programs, monitoring and evaluating performance, and providing coaching and feedback.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in higher education administration, college student personnel or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in student affairs, new student orientation programming, first year experience programming, or educational program planning.
- Previous experience with supervision of college students required. Previous experience with training, recruitment, and supervision of Orientation Leaders preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with student groups, program development and curriculum design, and facilitating educational workshops/programming.
- Strong organizational, leadership and project management skills. Strong verbal and written.
- communication skills and interpersonal skills including social media management. Effective, responsive communication and consulting skills and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Depth in understanding of student development theory, leadership theory, Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher0
- Education (CAS) professional standards, and the Student Affairs professional competencies preferred.
- Demonstrates active leadership, representing and making decisions for the unit, as a content expert for student leadership best practices and national standards.
- Demonstrate strong use of Microsoft Office suite and other technology platforms.
- Must possess a strong interest in serving a diverse student population effectively, including advocating efforts and educational outreach activities.
- Strong work ethic and integrity for accountability and high work quality.
- Demonstrates creativity, innovation, initiative, and flexibility to respond to a changing work environment.
- Ability to assess and measure outcomes associated with programs and workshops.
- Ability to critical thinking, problem solving, and interpret policy/procedures work effective with team members and campus partners.
Salary: $65,000-69,000
Carleton College
Assistant Director of International Student Life
The Assistant Director of International Student Life supports international and global nomad students with their successful transition to and engagement at Carleton College. As part of the Office of International Student Life, the Assistant Director will create programs for and provide services to the approximately 200-250 international students and global nomads at Carleton. This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend commitments.
Compensation:
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $58,600 and $60,600. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Assist in the supervision of student employees, including the International Peer Leaders.
- Develop and manage intentional cultural and social programs for international and domestic students to increase interaction among students of different cultures.
- Assist with the creation and implementation of International Student Orientation and International Fest.
- Collaborate with international student organizations, departments, and other offices to further create global citizens on campus.
- Assess the efficacy of International Student Life programming and adapt programming based on the current needs of students.
- Provide cultural, personal, and regulatory advising to a diverse set of international students with attention to problem-solving, crisis management, and resolving student issues.
- Advise international students on matters of housing, transportation, employment, taxes, insurance, health, banking, driver’s license, SSN, and other cultural matters;
- Support compliance with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), helping with advising, data maintenance, and document storage.
- Serve on campus-wide and divisional committees to advocate for international students and third culture kids living abroad.
- Help maintain the ISL website and social media accounts.
- Support the UWC scholar program, including assistance with grant reporting;
- Process reimbursements for Named International Scholars.
- Additional job responsibilities as needed.
Education/Experience/Skills:
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience working with international students and/or other marginalized populations.
- U.S. Citizenship and/or Permanent Residency to be able to work in SEVIS.
- Experience supervising student workers and/or professional staff.
- Possess proven experience in event planning and activities management from start to finish.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects under frequent deadlines
- Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
- Possess a working knowledge of personal computers and databases
- Demonstrated ability to navigate policy and regulatory nuance, including maintaining confidential data.
- Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
- Be a self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic, and creative individual with the ability to meet and interact effectively and courteously with international visitors, students, college personnel, and members of the community.
- Possess strong human relations and customer service skills and a clear appreciation for diverse nationalities.
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree
- Experience working with F-1 and/or J-1 students.
- Prior experience working with and/or managing budgets.
- Intercultural experience living or working in another country.
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.
Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.
Salary: $58,000-60,600
Radford University
Resident Director
Reporting directly to an Assistant Director for Residence life, the Resident Director (RD) serves as an active and visible residential community member who is responsible for facilitating an engaging residential experience that is highly relational; fosters curiosity and learning; centers well-being; and supports students in successfully finding their way.
The RD supports the residential experience by providing comprehensive management of 1-2 residence halls, or multiple apartment units that house approximately 230-600 residents and supervises 8-20 Resident Assistants (RA). Primary duties and responsibilities involve residential engagement and student learning; building administration and operations; supervision and management; student advising and leadership development; crisis management and student support; as well as organizational leadership.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and experience working in residence life or a university setting. Demonstrated planning, administrative, organizational and supervisory skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external constituencies. Demonstrated commitment to creating a culture of belonging, academic success, and inclusive communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
An advanced degree in student affairs leadership, higher education administration, or an equivalent field. Previous residence life experience in a leadership role. Proven ability to address the needs of student groups and staff. Previous experience with learning communities, collaboration with faculty and other campus constituents. Ability to promote a positive residential culture and community. Experience with student conduct, group advising, crisis response, behavior interventions, program coordination, and recruitment and training for student groups.
Salary: Starting at $43,888