Student-Success Assistant Director, Emerging Scholars

Rice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University is seeking an Assistant Director for the Rice Emerging Scholars Program (RESP) to plan, execute, and assess a comprehensive summer program for incoming first-year STEM students. The role includes advising, training, and supervising RESP Student Fellows, and serving as the primary academic-year advisor for RESP Scholars.

The position is on-site and full-time, with responsibilities across advising, student development, and cross-department collaboration to support students

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of student support experience in higher education.
• Experience advising diverse student populations.
• Ability to develop road maps and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Advise approximately 65 RESP Scholars with sustained, holistic coaching.
• Assist first- and second-year students in developing road maps for success.
• Monitor academic progress and maintain student records as necessary.
• Maintain awareness of best practices in proactive advising and student-success coaching.
• Develop interventions, workshops, and programs to aid college transition.
• Train student leaders, faculty, and staff about populations served by the office.

Skills

Student development theories

Problem solving

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multitasking

Diversity experience

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rice University is seeking an Assistant Director for the Rice Emerging Scholars Program (RESP) to plan, execute, and assess a comprehensive summer program for incoming first-year STEM students. The role includes advising, training, and supervising RESP Student Fellows, and serving as the primary academic-year advisor for RESP Scholars.

The position is on-site and full-time, with responsibilities across advising, student development, and cross-department collaboration to support students