Program Director, Myra Kraft Achievers Program
About Brandeis University
Brandeis University, located in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a prestigious private research institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and diversity. Our campus fosters a vibrant intellectual community where students, faculty, and staff collaborate to make a positive impact on the world.
Myra Kraft Achievers Program (MKAP)
The Myra Kraft Achievers Program (MKAP) is a unique first-year academic initiative designed to empower any student who has demonstrated exceptional intellectual potential but has faced educational limitations prior to attending Brandeis. MKAP provides a supportive environment for growth, learning, and community building.
Position Overview
As the MKAP Program Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic experience of MKAP students. You will lead program development, oversee budgetary matters, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the program’s success and support the student cohort community.
Responsibilities
- Curriculum Development and Evaluation
- Work closely with faculty and instructors to design and refine the MKAP curriculum.
- Ensure that MKAP students acquire the necessary academic skills to thrive at Brandeis and beyond.
- Collect and analyze data to measure impact, student retention and degree completion.
- Student Support and Community Building
- Provide guidance and mentorship to MKAP students.
- Develop and implement co-curricular programs that foster community and enhance student success.
- Collaborate with campus partners to analyze and assess students’ progress and program effectiveness.
- Collaboration and Outreach
- Partner with the Office of Admissions to manage program recruitment and admissions.
- Engage with the Office of Institutional Advancement to steward donors and alumni.
- Leadership and Staff Development
- Recruit, manage and develop staff.
- Contribute to the larger Academic Services team by participating in planning and staff development initiatives.
- Plan, monitor and manage program funds.
Qualifications
- 6-8 years of total work-related experience in an educational setting, including 3-5 years of management experience.
- Master’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).
- Experience working with diverse student populations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Passion for promoting educational equity and student success.
Why Join Our Team?
- Make a meaningful impact: Help shape the academic experience of a multicultural group of students of all dimensions of diversity who seek a supportive and nurturing environment in which to thrive.
- Collaborative environment: Work closely with a dedicated team of professionals.
Qualified candidates who identify as LGBTQ+, BIPOC, women, first-generation are strongly encouraged to apply.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
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