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Alvernia University’s Header School of Business is seeking applications for part-time (Adjunct) Instructor to teach the following Accounting undergraduate course in the Spring 2025 semester, starting 1/21/2025 and ending 5/2/2025.BUS 253 Intermediate Accounting II: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:25 PM to 2:15 PMPlease see the 2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog for the course description: <a href="https://catalog.alvernia.edu/" target="_blank">https://catalog.alvernia.edu/</a>This course is offered in person at the John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne, 401 Penn Street, Reading, PA, 19601.

Alvernia University

Accounting Part-Time Instructor (Adjunct) Position

Position:Assistant Bowling Coach (Part-Time)Essential Functions:<ul><li>In compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations of Alvernia University, the NCAA, and the MAC, directs and organizes all aspects and job responsibilities of an assistant coach as indicated in the Alvernia University Coaches Manual.</li><li>Responsible for assisting the University's intercollegiate athletics program and establishing policies and procedures that achieve the parallel goals of development of quality, competitive athletics teams and support of the individual educational goals of student-athletes.</li><li>Assist in the recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes.</li><li>Represent and/or carry out the duties of the head coach in his/her absence.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain an active understanding of all University, NCAA and MAC rules and regulations and report any possible violation immediately to the Director of Athletics.</li><li>Pass the NCAA Division III Recruiting Test.</li><li>Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University.</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities:<ul><li>Attend all mandatory meetings, training sessions, etc.</li><li>Contribute to the overall success of the intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics</li></ul>Position Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree.</li><li>Prior coaching and/or playing experience (preferably at the collegiate level).</li><li>Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules.</li><li>CPR Certification required.</li><li>Commitment to the mission, core values, and goals of Alvernia University</li><li>Ability to work nights and weekends.</li></ul>

Assistant Bowling Coach (Part-Time)

&nbsp;Alvernia University, located in Reading, Pennsylvania, is accepting applications for a Women’s Bowling Coach. This is a part-time position. &nbsp;The Women’s Bowling Coach is responsible for managing all aspects of a newly-formed NCAA Women’s Bowling Program, including, but not limited to, recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes and preparing student-athletes for success through practice planning, strategy development, and skill instruction. &nbsp;A Bachelor’s degree and successful experience as a student-athlete and/or coach is required. &nbsp;The successful student-centered candidate will display a record of accomplishment “on the field” as well as “off the field,” having served as a mentor and coach to successful student-athletes.&nbsp; The ideal candidate will demonstrate and be able to communicate a commitment to the mission, core values, and goals of Alvernia University. Strong organizational, supervisory, and team-building capabilities are required.

Women's Bowling Coach

Description:&nbsp;The Department of the Humanities is seeking applications for a 1-year (non-tenure track) Visiting Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2024-2025. There may be possibility for renewal. The Department of the Humanities offers majors in Philosophy, Theology, Literature, History, and Political Science, as well as courses in Sociology and Foreign Languages and interdisciplinary minors in Pre-Law and Women and Gender Studies. Applications are encouragedfrom candidates whose background or areas of expertise are cross-disciplinary and who will embrace the mission of our interdisciplinary department.The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or be ABDwith intended completionby August 2025 in one of the following disciplines:&nbsp;<ul><li>Philosophy</li><li>&nbsp;Theology</li><li>&nbsp;Literature</li><li>History</li><li>&nbsp;Political Science</li></ul>Successful candidates will have a record of teaching and scholarly productivity commensurate with experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching a variety of undergraduate courses.&nbsp;Responsibilities:&nbsp;Contractual teaching load is 4/4. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses currently in our academic catalog ranging from introductory through capstone levels. In the Fall semester, one section of the First-Year Search Seminar course will be included as a part of the contractual load.&nbsp;Eligibility:&nbsp;Applicants must either hold a Ph.D. or show evidence that the degree will be completed by August 15, 2025. &nbsp;Alvernia University is an equal-opportunity employer whose employees promote Franciscan ideals and adhere to the mission of the University. All employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles, while demonstrating: service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability. &nbsp;Alvernia strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.&nbsp;Applications received before February 1 will receive full consideration. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.&nbsp;About Alvernia University:&nbsp;Alvernia University is a Franciscan Catholic institution located in Reading, PA. It was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Including branch campuses and online, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds.&nbsp;Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for the development of the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. &nbsp;Alvernia University earned a coveted 2024 Best National University designation by U.S. News &amp; World Report. Alvernia University is recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education and is ranked among Money Magazine’s 2024 Best Colleges. &nbsp;To Apply:&nbsp;Candidates should submit the following:&nbsp;<ul><li>Cover Letter&nbsp;</li><li>Curriculum Vitae&nbsp;</li><li>Statement of Teaching Philosophy&nbsp;</li><li>A list of three references who may be contacted should the candidate move forward in the search&nbsp;</li></ul>

Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities

Job Title: YHSI Equity Audit Assistant&nbsp;Location: Berks/Lancaster/York &nbsp;Job Type: Part-time/Hybrid  &nbsp;Organization: Alvernia University  &nbsp;About Us:&nbsp;Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country.  &nbsp;Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for developing the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage.  &nbsp;Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News &amp; World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education. &nbsp;Position Overview:&nbsp;The YHSI Equity Audit Assistant will utilize their lived experience with homelessness to provide guidance, support, and advocacy for individuals currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This role is integral to our outreach efforts, helping to bridge the gap between service providers and the community by fostering trust and understanding. Equity Audit Assistant will receive ongoing training, mentorship, and supervision from the Project Manager. The position offers a valuable opportunity for professional development and meaningful contributions to creating a positive social impact. Assistant’s lived experience with homelessness will help shape how we address challenges and create programs. As a grant-funded, 30-month position, applicants should note that this role may be time-limited based on the availability of funds. &nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Help review and evaluate organizational practices, policies, and programs to ensure fairness and identify any gaps.  </li><li>Collect and study information to understand equity goals.  </li><li>Write reports that are easy to understand and include suggestions for making improvement.  </li><li>Work with different community partners to listen to their ideas and include their feedback.  </li><li>Work with the team to set goals and track progress over time.  </li><li>Assist in facilitating discussions and initiatives that contribute to the improvement of the youth homeless response system.  </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with the Project Manager to prepare regular reports on program progress and impact.  </li><li>Assist in fostering collaboration among participating organizations for unified approach to addressing youth homelessness.  </li><li>Contribute to the collections of community feedback to inform program development and improvement.  </li><li>Collaborate with the Project Manager to identify systemic disparities affecting marginalized populations    </li><li>Work together with the team to help design programs that address the specific needs of youths experiencing homelessness, drawing from personal insights and community feedback.  </li><li>Engage with coalition and community partners to build relationships and provide information about available resources.  </li><li>Participate in and provide support for Youth Action Board (YAB) meetings in Berks, Lancaster, and York Counties. </li><li>Take part in YHSI meetings  </li><li>Attend and participate in individual and group supervision  </li></ul>Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Lived experience with homelessness and an understanding of the unique challenges and barriers faced by individuals in this community.  </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, foster trust, and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders and communities.  </li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team. </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills  </li><li>Knowledge of local resources and services for individuals experiencing homelessness is a plus. </li><li>Proficiency in basic computer skills, including documentation, data entry, and reporting, with attention to detail and accuracy.  </li><li>Must have a valid U.S driver’s license.  </li><li>Bilingual candidates in Spanish are strongly preferred.  </li></ul>Benefits: &nbsp;<ul><li>Assistant will be offered limited health benefits: Our health benefits are designed to provide you with comprehensive care, specifically available at Alvernia's Penn Medicine location. Please note that these benefits are limited to the services offered at this facility. </li><li>Assistant will receive training on equity, diversity, and inclusion concepts.  </li><li>Assistant will be given additional reading materials to help enhance understanding and support from training. </li><li>Hands-on instruction on how to conduct equity audits.  </li><li>Training on how to research and understand different research approaches. </li><li>Mileage reimbursement. </li></ul>How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume. &nbsp;

YHSI Equity Audit Assistant

About Alvernia University: Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for developing the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News &amp; World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education. &nbsp;Essential Functions: <ul><li>Leadership &amp; Vision: Develop and articulate&nbsp;a clear vision&nbsp;for the Professional Programs division of&nbsp;TExpL, setting strategic goals and leading the team in achieving them.</li><li>Program Management: Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of&nbsp;current professional&nbsp;&nbsp;TExpL&nbsp;programs and&nbsp;initiatives, including professional development programs,&nbsp;TExpL&nbsp;graduate courses (TExpL&nbsp;certificate&nbsp;and study abroad courses), curriculum development projects, and workshops. Future implementations may include leading the creation of related dual enrollment and undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including certificates, micro-certificates, master’s, and doctorate programs.&nbsp;The ability to bring credit-bearing programs into fruition through collaboration with the&nbsp;provost, academic leadership, and faculty of Alvernia University will be vital.</li><li>Team Leadership: Hire,&nbsp;manage, mentor, and develop&nbsp;a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Curriculum Development: Drive the innovative curriculum development necessary to equip professionals with&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;skills and knowledge through&nbsp;TExpL, ensuring the&nbsp;TExpL&nbsp;programs stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.</li><li>Professional Programs Growth and Revenue Production: Promote, sell, and secure contracts and business opportunities, driving the growth,&nbsp;success,&nbsp;and revenue diversification of the professional programs division.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Build and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;strong relationships with key stakeholders, including educational institutions, partners, and clients, ensuring alignment with their needs and expectations.</li><li>Quality Assurance: Ensure that all programs and initiatives meet or exceed industry standards,&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;the highest level of educational quality and effectiveness.</li><li>Resource Management: Oversee the allocation and management of resources, including budgeting, staffing, and materials, to ensure efficient and effective program delivery.</li><li>Data-Driven Decision Making:&nbsp;Utilize&nbsp;data and feedback to inform program improvements, ensuring that offerings are relevant, impactful, and aligned with the latest educational trends and research.</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities: <ul><li>Collaborate with&nbsp;other divisions and departments in the&nbsp;TExpL&nbsp;Institute and Alvernia&nbsp;University&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure cohesive and integrated program offerings.</li><li>Represent&nbsp;TExpL&nbsp;Professional Programs at conferences, seminars, and other professional events to enhance the visibility and reputation&nbsp;of the organization.</li><li>Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging best practices to inform program development and strategy.</li><li>Provide regular reports and updates to senior leadership on the progress and impact of&nbsp;TExpL&nbsp;programs.</li><li>Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Innovation and Educational Ventures.</li></ul>Qualifications/Education: <ul><li>Preferred doctorate degree, minimum master’s degree.</li><li>Commitment to the mission statement, core values, and goals of Alvernia University.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years experience in Science Research Institute and/or Total Experience Learning® educational environments or related experience in experiential learning environments.</li><li>Extensive experience&nbsp;teaching at any level.</li><li>Experience with state and federal departments of education regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Proven experience in a leadership role within an educational, training, or professional development environment.</li><li>Strong&nbsp;background in curriculum development,&nbsp;instructional design, or a related field.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop high-performing teams.</li><li>Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.</li><li>Experience with budget management and resource allocation.</li><li>Data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyze and interpret data to inform decision-making.</li></ul>Physical Requirements: <ul><li>Attendance is required to perform the duties of this job.</li><li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li><li>Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.</li></ul>

Executive Director, Academic and Professional Programs, TExpL

Alvernia University’s ACBSP accredited Header School of Business invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor of&nbsp;Accounting&nbsp;beginning August 2025. The Header School of Business offers a major in&nbsp;Accounting.&nbsp;About Alvernia University:&nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia University is a small (about 2500 students), Liberal Arts focused university with a social justice, Franciscan Catholic mission, and a Professional/Doctoral University designation. U.S. News &amp; World Report magazine ranks Alvernia in the top 300 for National Universities and in the top 100 for Top Performers on Social Mobility. All Alvernia University employees promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;by the University’s Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while&nbsp;demonstrating&nbsp;service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus, innovation, and mutual accountability.&nbsp;Required Qualifications: A&nbsp;Doctorate in Accounting&nbsp;or&nbsp;a&nbsp;closely related field&nbsp;from an accredited institution&nbsp;is&nbsp;required,&nbsp;and a&nbsp;Certified Public Accountant (CPA)&nbsp;is preferred.&nbsp;Successful&nbsp;candidates will&nbsp;possess&nbsp;a commitment to excellence in teaching with a demonstrated&nbsp;ability to&nbsp;incorporate diverse&nbsp;pedagogical approaches&nbsp;in varied learning environments, have&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;commitment to service, and have a defined research agenda.&nbsp;With&nbsp;Alvernia’s new&nbsp;state-of-the-art&nbsp;Reading&nbsp;CollegeTowne&nbsp;facility, our technology-driven classrooms and business lab&nbsp;equipped with Bloomberg Terminal, and the&nbsp;O’Pake&nbsp;Institute for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, we support&nbsp;scholar-practitioners actively engaging&nbsp;in practice&nbsp;and&nbsp;action research.&nbsp;&nbsp;With our ACBSP accreditation, the candidate&nbsp;should&nbsp;possess&nbsp;academic credentials and&nbsp;business&nbsp;experience to ensure&nbsp;an appropriate&nbsp;blend&nbsp;of&nbsp;theory,&nbsp;practice, and scholarship&nbsp;to meet program&nbsp;goals&nbsp;and&nbsp;objectives.&nbsp;The candidate&nbsp;is expected&nbsp;to mentor and advise students,&nbsp;engage in curriculum&nbsp;development&nbsp;and&nbsp;program assessment,&nbsp;serve as&nbsp;faculty advisor for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Accounting Club,&nbsp;and&nbsp;actively&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in departmental, college, and university activities that support the mission of Alvernia University.&nbsp;Teaching assignments may include traditional day, graduate,&nbsp;and adult&nbsp;education&nbsp;accelerated courses, off-site&nbsp;corporate education, and online/blended delivery formats. Commitment to high-impact practices such as&nbsp;service learning, experiential learning, action research, and&nbsp;innovative pedagogy&nbsp;is expected.&nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia has a bold approach to becoming a 21st-century, modern regional university.&nbsp;This includes the rapid expansion of enrollment through&nbsp;a renewed focus on business programs, international students, community engagement, entrepreneurship, and economic development.&nbsp;We seek professionals who are thoughtful, creative, and nimble&nbsp;and who will&nbsp;add immediate value&nbsp;in the complex&nbsp;environment of private higher education.&nbsp;All Alvernia University employees promote Franciscan ideals and adhere to the Mission of the University as&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;by the&nbsp;University's Ideal Characteristics.&nbsp;As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while&nbsp;demonstrating&nbsp;a&nbsp;service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.&nbsp;Alvernia University strives to be a community&nbsp;that supports&nbsp;diverse perspectives and identities and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.&nbsp;How to Apply:Candidates should apply on the Alvernia website with the following: &nbsp;(1) Cover letter&nbsp;(2) Curriculum vitae&nbsp;(3) Teaching philosophy statement&nbsp;(4) Brief research statement including proposed integration of undergraduate researchers&nbsp;(5) Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts&nbsp;(6) Names and contact information for at least three references. The search committee may later contact listed references to request letters of support. &nbsp;Alvernia University is seeking candidates committed to excellence of inclusion through working with all constituents of the Alvernia community.&nbsp; &nbsp; Alvernia University is an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values and achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion.&nbsp;

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Alvernia University is seeking applications for a part-time (Adjunct) Instructor to teach Introduction to Sport Management undergraduate course. The course is offered&nbsp;in class&nbsp;on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 9:05 AM and 9:55 AM in the Spring 2025 semester, starting 1/21/2025 and ending 5/2/2025.Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Sport Management or a related field. Experience teaching sport management/business courses at the undergraduate level is preferred.

Adjunct -  SM 201: Introduction to Sport Management

About Alvernia University:&nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country. &nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for developing the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage. &nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News &amp; World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education.Job Summary:&nbsp;The Inaugural Program Director of the Exercise Science Program will be responsible for establishing and leading a dynamic and innovative program that meets the highest standards of academic excellence and professional practice. This leadership role involves the development and oversight of the curriculum, faculty recruitment, pursuit of and maintenance of program accreditation, and the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the program's success.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in exercise science or a related field, experience with accreditation processes, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills to build a program that will serve as a cornerstone of the university's health and wellness initiatives.Essential Functions:1. Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating: service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.2. Development and submission of a comprehensive application and self-study for initial accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Exercise Science and the American College of Sports Medicine.3. Ensure the curriculum aligns with accreditation standards.4. Assure achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes.5. Foster strong community partnerships and develop internship placements.6. Be responsible for all aspects of the program, including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program.7. Represent the Program as a member of the CHS Leadership Team.8. Provide supervision, administration, and coordination of the instructional staff in the academic and clinical phases of the educational program9. Teach undergraduate courses in the Exercise Science program.10. Oversee and organize recruitment and retention efforts.11. Active involvement in scholarship and service to the University.12. Apply best practices to facilitate teaching and learning processes and principles with a commitment to continuous quality improvement.13. Document student learning, interpret outcomes, and record grades.14. Maintain accurate and appropriate student, instructor, course, and program documentation.15. Lead Programmatic Advisory Committee.16. Comply with all duties outlined in the University Faculty Handbook.Qualifications/Education:1. Commitment to the mission statement, core values, and goals of Alvernia University.2. Terminal Degree in Exercise Science or related field.3. Experience in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation4. Experience in Undergraduate Education.Physical Requirements:1. Attendance is required to perform the duties of this job.2. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.3. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Director of Exercise Science Program

About Alvernia University&nbsp;Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country.&nbsp;Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for the development of the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage.&nbsp;Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News &amp; World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education.Job Summary:  Alvernia University seeks a Director of Academic Success to coordinate student academic success programming. The director will oversee and coordinate support services in academic affairs, including academic coaching, career planning, and first-year experience. They will&nbsp;represent&nbsp;academic affairs on committees related to retention and persistence. This position requires leveraging technology for advising and interpreting data to inform preventative and academic intervention practices. The successful candidate must be able to&nbsp;maintain, analyze, and interpret data to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;opportunities and develop strategies to advance academic achievement and student success. The director will have&nbsp;a high level&nbsp;of interaction with faculty and staff across the university.&nbsp;Essential Functions:  1. Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;by the University Ideal Characteristics.  As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while&nbsp;demonstrating&nbsp;service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability. &nbsp;2. Commitment to the mission statement, core values, and goals of Alvernia University. &nbsp;3. Strategic and system thinker with respect to retention and persistence.&nbsp;4. Ability to work and partner with other divisions to enhance student experience&nbsp;5. FERPA adherence and attention to detail when handling student data and information.&nbsp;Education and preferred qualifications: <ul><li>A master’s degree or doctorate in Student Affairs or Higher Education Administration and at least two years’ experience in a supervisory role, experience in academic success, advising, and experience as faculty or instructor.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience developing, organizing, and implementing educational programs, workshops, or seminars to enhance student development and retention for a diverse student population</li><li>Demonstrated experience in&nbsp;academic success, first-year,&nbsp;and career programming.</li><li>Excellent organization and communication skills. </li><li>Self-directed and highly organized.  </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management with the ability to learn additional programs.&nbsp; </li></ul>Physical Requirements:  1. Attendance is&nbsp;required&nbsp;to perform the duties of this job.  &nbsp;2. Occasional nights and weekends are&nbsp;required&nbsp;for events or appointments on or off campus. &nbsp;3. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. &nbsp;4. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. &nbsp;

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