Assistant Director of Signature Academic Experiences- LINKS

🇺🇸 Athens, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $58K - $60K

💻 Operations

🗓️ June 18th, 2025

Canvas

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring an Assistant Director of Signature Academic Experiences- LINKS to lead and coordinate academic-based programs aimed at enhancing student engagement, retention, and graduation rates. This role manages the LINKS Peer Navigation program, develops outreach and transition support initiatives, collaborates across departments, and supports first-generation and low-income students through peer mentoring and programming.

Highlights

Develop, coordinate, and launch High Impact Practice programs aligned with strategic plans.
Manage the LINKS Peer Navigation program and oversee LINK Ambassador peer mentors.
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate LINK Ambassadors who support first-year students.
Develop outreach and career readiness programs, incorporating reflection tools.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, including Housing, Residence Life, and Academic Achievement Center.
Use data assessment and evaluation methods to measure program effectiveness and inform key performance indicators.
Required qualifications include a master's degree or equivalent experience and at least two years in student services or related higher education roles.
Preferred experience includes working with Pell Eligible and First-Generation student programs, program development, collaboration, and assessment skills.
Develop and manage Canvas modules for student engagement and ambassador training.
Annual salary range offered: $58,000-$60,000 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, educational benefits, and retirement.