Student Success & Advising Program Lead

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University in Houston seeks an assistant director of academic success to design, develop, and coordinate student services programs. The role requires advising, policy interpretation, and collaboration with staff, faculty, and committees to promote graduate student success.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, diplomacy, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple meetings and projects, often on a tight schedule, while maintaining campus presence five days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Two or more years of professional experience.
• Experience with enterprise student systems such as Banner, DegreeWorks and EAB Navigate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers an area or program in student services and evaluates eligibility.
• Counsels students and parents on sensitive issues and policies.
• Develops outreach plans and represents the department at meetings and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Banner

DegreeWorks

EAB Navigate

Job description

Rice University in Houston seeks an assistant director of academic success to design, develop, and coordinate student services programs. The role requires advising, policy interpretation, and collaboration with staff, faculty, and committees to promote graduate student success.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, diplomacy, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple meetings and projects, often on a tight schedule, while maintaining campus presence five days