Director of Student Success

Oglethorpe University seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the next Director of Student Success. The Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for programs services and initiatives that support undergraduate student achievement retention persistence and graduation. The Director leads a Students Success team rooted in strong welcoming relationships effective developmental advising a deep understanding of Oglethorpes curriculum and learning-oriented structures that guide students successfully through their education and beyond empowering them to Make a Life. Make a Living. Make a Difference.

The Director reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and will oversee staffing for this mission-critical unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Office of Student Success including academic advising accessibility services tutoring supplemental instruction and related student support services.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic goals and initiatives that enhance retention persistence and graduation outcomes across the institution.
• Use data retention metrics and evidence-based practices to inform decision making improve services and report on student success measures.
• Supervise Student Success advisors who support skillful empathetic and responsive engagement with students designed to promote agency and self-efficacy.
• Oversee Assistant Director of Accessibility Services whose portfolio includes accommodations processes utilization of appropriate technological tools and advising and education programs that demonstrate OUs commitment to educational opportunity in compliance with all applicable laws and policies.
• Develop and manage learning support activities on campus including supplemental instruction tutoring and academic skills in partnership with appropriate faculty and academic units.
• Provide academic case management support for students on academic warning and academic probation.
• Coordinate use and training of academic case management software to constituents across campus.
• Teach academic skills and learning strategies courses as needed.
• Manage budget in alignment with strategic enrollment priorities including collaboration on grants and other potential external funding sources.
• Lead implementation of a campus-wide early alert system to ensure timely intervention for students.
• Collaborate with the Provosts administrative team to ensure student satisfaction with registration processes and review academic policies to ensure equitable and consistent standards.
• Coordinate with the faculty mentorship program to ensure an integrated network of support for all Oglethorpe students.
• In partnership with faculty identify and resolve barriers to student success and generate innovative programs and support structures.
• Work with Admission/Financial Aid and Student Affairs to build strong student connections through orientation and other student advising and engagement structures.

Other Duties

• Serve on the Student Support Intervention team (PACT) providing sustained leadership on divisional priorities such as retention persistence and student satisfaction.
• Participate in major Academic Affairs and University events such as Orientation and Commencement.
• Participate in institutional accreditation processes as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Masters degree in Higher Education Administration Education Counseling Student Personnel Services Psychology or a closely-related field. Experienced faculty with doctorate in other disciplines will also be considered.
• Significant experience in academic advising student affairs or student success roles in higher education.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience including program development and assessment.
• Strong understanding of retention strategies student development theory and equity-minded practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and achievement in cultivating a sense of belonging.
• Excellent interpersonal intercultural communication and collaborative skills.
• Understanding of current issues facing students with accommodations and advising.
• Proven record of accomplishment in building partnerships with faculty and other campus departments.
• Problem solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective organizational supervisory budget and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration Education Counseling Student Personnel Services Psychology or a closely-related field.
• Familiarity with student information systems and technology platforms related to student success.
• Experience working within a liberal arts university setting or similar environment.
• Experience managing compliance with FERPA HIPPA ADA and state and federal regulations.
• Use of NACADA best practices/strategies in advising.

Work Environment:

Normal use of office equipment sitting at a desk walking or standing occasional lifting (<25 lbs). Operation of campus vehicles or rentals may be required.

Ability to work a flexible schedule with some weekends and evenings required.

This position is full-time in person. Occasional remote work may be possible by request to a supervisor only if and when business operations permit.

About Oglethorpe University

Founded in 1835 Oglethorpe University is a liberal arts college that unites a close-knit campus community with the big city culture and opportunities of Atlanta Georgia. Today the university enrolls over 1400 students representing 33 states and 31 countries and offers students Atlantas premiere undergraduate learning experience. Students at Oglethorpe benefit from small classes and close connections to our outstanding faculty.

Oglethorpe University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive excellence. Oglethorpe prohibits discrimination against all applicants and employees based on race; age; color; religion; national origin or ancestry; sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or gender expression; marital status; pregnancy; childbirth or related medical conditions; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; veteran status; or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a cover letter curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three professional the cover letter please address all the qualifications stated above and share how your experiences align with Oglethorpes commitment to an inclusive learning environment.

To ensure full consideration please submit all required materials via the application portal. Review of applications will begin on February 16 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Kendra King Momon chair of the search committee ().