Assistant Director of Honors Student Support

The Assistant Director of the Honors Program will support the Director and Associate Director in leading the Clarkson University Honors Program, specifically in designing and implementing recruiting and marketing, student and alumni programming and outreach, as well as pre-professional student support. The Assistant Director will also participate in record and data management. The Assistant Director oversees alumni relations for Honors including speakers, workshops, and events. The Assistant Director will also spearhead non-academic programming including Transfer student support and pre-professional development. The Assistant Director is responsible for coordinating enrollment management and student success initiatives with the goal of building a diverse and talented student body that is supported, retained, and achieves Honors Distinction upon graduation.

Recruitment, Admissions, and Marketing
* Administer new student recruitment efforts, including Honors Program interactions with high school students in open houses, campus visits, and other recruitment events.
* Participate in Admissions meetings whenever needed and coordinate Admissions efforts with the Honors Program.
* Supervise recruitment efforts among continuing Clarkson students and oversee the current Clarkson Student application process.
* Working closely with Clarkson's Office of Undergraduate Admission, the Assistant Director coordinates communications with prospective students and their families and the review of student applications.
* Collaborate with the Director and Associate Director on data collection and analysis for a variety of purposes and audiences.
* Perform other related Honors Program duties as required.
* Must be available to occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed.

Alumni Relations
* Collaborate with the Director and Associate Director to design, plan, and coordinate alumni outreach.
* Serve as the liaison between the Office of Alumni Relations and Philanthropy and the Honors alumni affinity groups.
* Organize events during Alumni Weekend and get-togethers with regional alumni.
* Co-coordinate biannual meetings of the Honors Advisory Council.
* Coordinate Alumni guest speaker visits and panels.
* Collaborate with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion to build and reinforce inclusive excellence throughout the program.
* Implement an assessment and survey program that will evaluate outcomes and best practices.
* Offer training and support for Summer Research Program current student researchers mentoring the pre-frosh research program participants. This includes workshops and check-ins as well as coordinating at least one mentor/mentee group event.
* Participate in professional development and training activities.

Pre-Professional Development and Student Success
* Coach students through crafting individualized experiences by identifying their interests and passions and aligning their talents with their personal, academic, and professional goals
* Coordinate with Honors academic advisors to identify students who need or desire additional pre-professional development support
* Provide one-on-one support to transfer students to serve their unique needs
* Organize Professional Development workshops on topics such as preparing a resume/curriculum vitae, developing successful interviewing skills, pursuing volunteer/leadership activities, seeking co-op, internship or study abroad opportunities, applying for competitive scholarships, and preparing for the fall and spring career fairs during the academic year.
* Advertise Honors Educational Experience Scholarship (HEES) funding and guide students through the application process.
* Review and approve post-HEES experience reports
* Provide students with regular feedback on progress toward goals via meetings and/or email
* Write prompts for and assess reflections on mentorship and HEES funding.

* Liaise with Marketing and Communications about student involvement in high-impact activities.
* Supports Director in implementing and coordinating co-curricular/research requirements for Honors student recipients of donor-funded programming (eg. Hearst Foundation recipients, Corning Summer Research, and National Grid Foundation and programs)

Initiatives, Service & Scholarship
* Assist in planning and organizing community-building activities for the Honors program, including orientation and commencement.
* Oversee residence and student activities for the Summer Research Program, including: management of application process and housing assignments; selection, training, and operations of the Summer Residential Advisor staff; coordination of weekly research meetings (eg. reserving rooms and organizing breakfasts); and responding to residence hall and student problems or emergencies during Honors Summer Research.
* Guide students through completing Honors Program and University requirements, including planning for Honors experiences, development and completion of Honors reporting post-experience.
* Participate in University staff and advising meetings. Serve on committees related to Honors' processes as needed. Serve on university-wide committees related to individual project work and/or interest while representing Honors Program perspective and student needs.
* Establish and assess measurable student learning outcomes, program goals, and objectives in assigned areas of responsibility; maintain reports, surveys and other records of accomplishments, appropriate student learning outcomes, and departmental needs.
* Compile and analyze data related to student participation and program evaluation; develop organizational work processes that facilitate attainment of established program goals and objectives.
* Support Honors Programming and events outside the Department and across campus.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or a high school diploma/GED and 5-6 years of experience in higher education

Experience:
Minimal Experience:
2+ years of professional experience
1+ years of communications/writing, advising, or alumni relations experience

Preferred Experience:
3+ years of administrative experience in higher education
2+ years of communications/writing, advising, or alumni relations experience
1+ year of Honors or Diversity and Inclusion program experience
1+ year of Recruitment and Admissions experience

* Excellent writing, speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
* Dedication to fostering diverse and inclusive (DEI) programs
* Knowledge of higher education administration, student development, college student personnel, and specific needs of Honors student populations is necessary.

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records