Assistant Director, Scholars Program

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Summary

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through our powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and positive impact, we empower business leaders to improve the world. Michigan Ross values a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to the development of diverse and culturally intelligent staff who grow and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment. Learn more about RossHERE (https://michiganross.umich.edu/) .

This role is hybrid with on-site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI. Domestic and international travel is required with the ability to work during early mornings, nights, and weekends. For a full job description, see linkhere (https://drive.google.com/file/d/19is_87-1EWwhCqM9twOwd0gHVJTLHvzd/view) . For questions about this role, email [email protected] .

Purpose:

As the Assistant Director of our Scholars Program, you will support all co-curricular cohort-based scholar programs within the Office of Undergraduate Programs. You will help coordinate communication and engagement with all stakeholders supporting this effort. You will support coordination across admissions, centers and institutes, Ross Office of Financial Aid, and Office of Advancement incorporating Michigan's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan. You will assist admissions with identifying and recruiting prospective students, and aligning them to Scholars Program cohorts. You will report to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions within the Office of Undergraduate Programs.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days)

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability coverage

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Flexible Work Program

• Ross Onsite Fitness Center

Responsibilities*

• Design programs, processes and projects associated with the relevant scholars program(s).

• You will help identify scholarship recipients by building relationships with community-based organizations (CBOs) and other partners to become familiar with students in the application process.

• Advise the Admissions Review Committee on potential scholars identified throughout the recruitment process.

• Guide candidates through the UM financial aid process.

• Coordinate financial aid to include Ross scholarship funding for selected candidates.

• Recommend scholarship sources and amounts, with the Director of Undergraduate Admissions for specific students.

• You will partner with faculty directors and staff on design, goals, and learning outcomes of programs.

• Create programs for high school students as they transition into U-M and Ross.

• Create programming and partner with other departments to provide academic success skills and to build community among students.

• Create a community of scholars that support peers and students as they progress through their academic programs.

• Oversee hiring of temporary and volunteer staff for all programs.

• Grow current partnerships and seek new partnerships to build the quality of all programs.

• Provide framework and direction for advising students in Ross Scholars programs; advise select group of students with higher-level needs, and partner with Advising teams on framework design.

• You will deliver trainings for cohort students.

• Refer students to other resources at Ross and U-M to continue positive trajectory and ensure connectedness to campus community.

• Serve on student affairs and scholars programs to demonstrate Ross engagement and leadership.

• You will be the primary contact for the Ross Office of Advancement on requests to meet with donors and provide data related to fundraising and donor reporting.

• Track and evaluate participation through the program for continuous improvement and donor relations.

• You will be the primary contact for external contacts for Ross Scholars, e.g., high schools, corporate partners, and other universities.

• Partner with the Ross Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to ensure programs meet the University's strategic DEI plan.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree.

• 5+ years of related work experience.

• Demonstrated experience working across diverse departments and units, engaging with leadership.

• Demonstrated experience handling confidential information.

• You are experienced in GSuite and Microsoft Office and are interested in learning new functions/applications.

Additional Information

The general posting range for this position is $68,000 - $76,000. You can expect to be paid a great compensation package. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor agreement and transparency throughout the recruiting process. Selected candidates whose start date is after April 1st will be eligible for the annual salary program in September 2025, if offered.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

249199

Working Title

Assistant Director, Scholars Program

Job Title

Student Affairs Program Mgr

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Bus Admin

Department

ROSS SCH Undergrad Programs

Posting Begin/End Date

5/15/2024 - 6/05/2024

Salary

$68,000.00 - $76,000.00

Career Interest

Academic & Student Services

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