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Academic Manager, Academic Affairs

PageUp Desc Code: STU - Academic Manager, Academic Affairs

Function: STU - Student Services

Sub-function: Academic Affairs

Discipline: Academic Affairs

Career Track: Academic Administration

Career Track Level: Management / Leadership - Level 2


Student Services: Student Services is responsible for the management and administration of work in multiple student services specialties, including but not limited to academic advising, career services, admissions, financial aid, student advocacy and support, health and wellness services, student engagement and development, learning support services, and housing and residential life.

Academic Affairs: Academic Affairs focuses on programs and services that provide and enhance students academic and life skills, supporting students through their academic journey. Examples of programs developed and administered include first year experience, learning centers, skills workshops, tutoring services, and other learning experiences.

Academic Administration: Roles that are student facing or academic in nature.

Management / Leadership: Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 2: Intermediate: These positions require some experience and education but are not expected to act independently.