College of Education Director of Student Success, Planning & Retention
Share
Job Location:
Fairfield, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position SummaryThis position plays a critical role in advancing student success through strategic advising data-informed planning and collaborative academic initiatives that support retention persistence and degree completion. The Director will work closely with faculty program directors and college leadership to enhance the student experience across undergraduate and graduate best consideration please apply by April Duties & ResponsibilitiesStudent Advising & SuccessProvide individualized and group academic and career advising for undergraduate and graduate studentsSupport students in goal setting degree planning and academic decision-makingDevelop and maintain individualized programs of study and official degree plansMonitor student academic progress and implement early intervention strategiesRetention & Student Success InitiativesDesign implement and assess academic success programs aligned with college strategic goalsCollaborate with faculty and staff to enhance student persistence retention and graduation outcomesCollect and incorporate feedback from students faculty and staff to improve support servicesParticipate in orientation and other academic success eventsData Analysis & Strategic PlanningAnalyze student performance trends to identify areas for targeted interventionPartner with Assistant and Associate Deans to interpret data and refine academic support strategiesUtilize student information systems and data visualization tools to support advising and reportingContribute to enrollment planning including budget projections and reportingAcademic Collaboration & OperationsServe as a liaison to faculty regarding academic planning and curriculum alignmentCollaborate with program directors to develop and maintain online orientation programsAssist with semester course scheduling and long-term academic planningWork with department chairs and program directors on plans of study and curriculum coordinationOpportunity to teach one undergraduate course per semester within FCEHD depending on qualifications and program needsSupervision & Program CoordinationSupervise graduate assistants and student staffCoordinate academic success programming and interventionsCollaborate with university offices to enhance the overall student experienceKnowledge Skills Abilities & Other AttributesBachelors Degree requiredMinimum of five (5) years of full- time professional experience in higher educationPreferred QualificationsMasters degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs preferredExperience in academic advising and/or student success programmingDemonstrated ability to use data to inform decision-making and improve student outcomesExperience with student success technologies early alert systems or case management platformsExperience designing implementing and assessing retention or student success initiativesFamiliarity with student information systems (e.g. Ellucian Student Planning Advise)Experience collaborating across academic and administrative unitsCommitment to supporting diverse student populations and advancing equitable student success outcomesExperience with curriculum planning course scheduling or academic program coordinationUnusual Working ConditionsSome nights and weekends required
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
About Company
As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and docto ... View more
