About this role
The Assistant Director of the Sallyport Fellows Program (SFP) provides hands-on advising, coaching, and other support to Rice first-generation/limited-income (FGLI) undergraduate students. Using a relationship-centered, proactive advising model, this position will work closely with FGLI students, guiding them in making the transition to college and achieving student-determined goals at Rice and beyond. Through holistic, student-centered advising approaches, the Assistant Director will be expected to employ proactive advising strategies, innovative learning methods, and coaching techniques to engage students, connect them with critical university resources, and facilitate their successful retention at the university. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for tracking student progress and designing interventions to proactively support student success.