Assistant Director, Student Retention and Transition Services



Assistant Director, Student Retention and Transition Services

Salary

$72,128.00 - $115,743.00 Annually

Location

Location indicated in Job Description

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

2022-704

Division

Enrollment and Student Services

Department

Dean of Student Development

Opening Date

11/16/2022

Class Description

This position is responsible for working collaboratively with the Program Director for development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic processes and initiatives designed to foster student success and retention, while fully supporting the mission, vision, and values of CCBC. Located on the Catonsville, Dundalk and Essex Campuses.  Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field.  Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.  

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree required, degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Education or related discipline preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of experience working within higher education, preferably at a community college that serves a diverse student population is required. Demonstrated successful experience helping students transition into college as well as transfer to 4-year colleges or universities is required. Minimum of three(3) years of supervisory experience is required. Budget management experience preferred.  Experience supporting diverse student populations facing complex academic, personal, social and financial issues is strongly preferred.


For best consideration please apply by December 4, 2022.

Class Specific Essential Duties

  1. Use cognitive skills to: solve problems, develop, plan and implement short and long-range goals, and organize work or assigned projects.
  2. Disseminate information on CCBC policies, services and procedures to faculty, parents and students etc; specifically maintain a working knowledge of FERPA, COMAR and MHEC regulations.
  3. Assess transcripts and give preliminary unofficial assessment of transfer credits to determine placement.
  4. Establish processes for systematic tracking of student academic progress.
  5. Collect and evaluate data on special populations and provide follow-up interventions including the preparation of special reports, as required.
  6. Collaborate with others in design of workshops and presentations, including professional development for targeted departments and functional units, including faculty.
  7. Establish metrics, in collaboration of others, to track student progress.
  8. Provide leadership in design of a collaborative system for referrals to both internal and external resources and services to support student’s educational planning.

 

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Essential Duties

  1. Assume responsibility for executing intentional and evidence-based programs, policies, and procedures to support student success, retention and transfer.
  2. Collaborate with internal and external partners to plan, execute, and design and/or enhance programs that support student retention, completion, and transfer to 4-year colleges and universities.
  3. Develop a student success, outreach and support team; establish goals, objectives, and effectiveness metrics.
  4. Guide holistic approaches to support services for students at risk of not completing their academic goals, for purposes of increasing access, belonging, retention, and satisfaction across all programs.
  5. In collaboration with the Office of Transfer and Degree Acceleration, operationalize and implement dual admissions and other transfer articulation agreements.
  6. Maintain close working relationship with academic advisement leadership to design supportive services and programs for students planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university.
  7. In collaboration with the the Office of Transfer and Degree Acceleration, coordinate Articulation and Transfer Partnership Workshops for both CCBC stakeholders and 4-year partners.
  8. Collaborate with Academic Advisement leadership to design sound campaigns, messaging and protocols to assist students to accelerate their path to degree completion.
  9. Design short-term and long-range strategies for programming aimed at student retention and transfer initiatives to fully support students and empower them through their first year and beyond for continued success.
  10. Advise and assist with the development, execution, and evaluation of strategic processes and initiatives designed to foster student success and retention, while fully supporting the mission, vision, and values of CCBC.
  11. Design proactive processes to connect students to both CCBC advisors and 4-year institution bridge advisors, assisting students to successfully navigate their academic experiences at CCBC and seamlessly enter the transfer institution. 
  12. Regularly participate in dual admissions and other transfer program convenings to discuss progress, examine data and make recommendations for program improvements..    
  13. Participate in internal and external professional development activities pertinent to articulation, transfer, student persistence, and retention.
  14. Serve on established departmental committees and/or ad hoc committees, task forces or other bodies pertinent to student success.

 

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance
BENEFIT SUMMARYHealth and Medical
  • CIGNA
    • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
    • Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
  • Kaiser
Prescription Drug Benefits:
  • For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
  • Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium
Mental Health
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.

Dental Benefits
  • CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
  • CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred
Vision Benefits
  •  CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Davis Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
  • Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000
FinancialTerm Life Insurance: MetLife
  • Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
  • Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Permanent Whole Life Insurance:  Unum

  • Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
  • Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease.  Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.

Long-Term Disability

Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.


Retirement Plans
  • Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
  • Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
  • Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory)
Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
  • Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed.  The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
    The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
  • Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors:  TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.  Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature.  Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
  • Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Legal Services
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.

Credit Union
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.

Direct Deposit

It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time.  No waiting for your check on payday.  The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation.  Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.

Work and FamilyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.

Paid Leave Benefits
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.

Tuition Assistance
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.

Academic Cash Award
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.

McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program

CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more »

McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.

Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.

The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.

Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!

Mandated Federal Benefits
Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.

For Your Convenience
  • ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
  • Check cashing with appropriate ID
  • Free Parking
  • Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library

Agency
Community College of Baltimore County
Address
CCBC

Baltimore, Maryland, 21228
Phone
443-840-4739