Job Description

Florida A&M University's School of Business and Industry (SBI) is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the non-tenure earning, twelve-month position of Faculty Administrator and Director of Office of Student Success and Analytics (OSSA) vacancy.


Responsibilities


The Faculty Administrator will report to the Dean or Dean's designee. The Faculty Administrator will be responsible for developing and updating strategic plans for the department; Supervising and evaluating personnel working in the department; Work with the Dean and Dean's designee to develop and enhance academic support programs (all majors); Plan and coordinate recruitment, admissions, academic advising, course registration, and the transition of transfer students into and out of SBI; Ensuring that procedures are in place to assist students in the development of individual educational plans; Work to reduce attrition and improve student academic performance; Resolve students' issues and problems related to registration, advising, transfer, and graduation; and, verifying and insuring accuracy of graduation audits and degree certifications.


Serving on FAMU's and SBl's committees dealing with retention, progression, and academic issues: Making recommendations and implementing FAMU and SBI policies, procedures, and guidelines; Serve as liaison to FAMU 's Office of Student Affairs and to SBI's admission and recruitment office; Help plan New Student Orientation and other informational sessions for students; Implement new technology in the Office of Student Success and Analytics to facilitate a paperless environment (Image Now, Symplicity); Develop and maintain the SBI student handbook; Maintain the SBI Student Success and Analytics web page; Provide instruction of policies and retention methods to the SBI student body via classroom visits, webinars, podcasts, and forums; Provide policy feedback to various SBI communities and department chairs as it relates to curriculum development and academic processes; Provide Consultation and support to the Online MBA program; Manipulate complex data sets to meet school-specific requests; Create SBI student success outcome data visualization dashboards using Microsoft Excel and Tableau; Utilizing dashboards and storytelling skills to effectively communicate insights and influence decisions to relevant stakeholders regarding SBI's student success outcomes; Develop predictive models to increase progression and graduation rates and relevant metrics; Utilize Analytics to explain students' progress and identify the best path for success; Responsible for Business Analytics support in SBI; and design innovative reports and analysis.


In carrying out these duties and responsibilities, the Faculty Administrator in charge of the OSSA will work closely with the Dean, Dean's designee, and other administrative offices of the SBI, the SBI faculty, and appropriate members of FAMU administration. The Faculty Administrator and Director may be called upon occasionally to represent the School on issues relating to students' welfare and to assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.


Minimum Qualifications


Master's Degree with three years of experience in a related academic and support services field.


Recommended Competencies


Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
Ability to handle multiple task and prioritize work assignments;
Ability to operate personal computer and software programs (especially Microsoft Excel and Alteryx);
Ability to interact collaboratively and work effectively with colleagues;
Ability to maintain confidentiality;
Proficient in using Alteryx for Predictive Analytics;
Ability to manipulate datasets using SQL;
Certification in Business Analytics; and,
Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with the needs, problems, and concerns of students.


Pay Plan


This is a Faculty position.


Conditions of Employment


Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.


Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.


Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person's period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation.


How To Apply


Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law.


Reasonable Accommodation


If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.


Equal Opportunity/Access


Florida A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Other Information


Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, FAMU is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
These requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents if the employment or training was/is through an agency of the U.S. Government. For more information on what information must be provided and the screening process, please contact the Office of Research Integrity at ori@famu.edu.

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