Executive Director, Student Affairs and Academic Services

Executive Director Student Affairs and Academic Services

Job Responsibilities:

The Citadel The Military College of South Carolina is accepting applications for the Executive Director of Student Affairs and Academic Services. Reporting to the Provost the Executive Director for Student Affairs and Academic Services provides senior level leadership within the Division of Academic Affairs focusing on student success promoting and ensuring a sense of connection to the campus community and implementing holistic student success initiatives through oversight of the Student Success Center that includes tutoring academic coaching Math Lab Oral Communication Lab and Disability Services. The position also oversee advising first year programs the Citadel Summer Institute and the Career addition a primary area of responsibility include leading the Campus Assessment Team (CAT).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in maintaining a learner-centered philosophy for student service initiatives with a clear focus on successful student outcomes including program selection retention and graduation
• Directs and manages the Campus Assessment Team a cross-campus multi-departmental group that supports students who display concerning or disruptive behaviors; to connect students with needed campus and community resources; to recommend appropriate intervention strategies or disciplinary sanctions; and to monitor students for overall mental health and wellbeing
• Provide supervision to staff and mobilize a cross-functional team toward common goals.
• Support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement through effective data informed assessment of supervised areas
• Oversees all aspects of the student advising process including faculty and staff training
• Oversee the support of students placed on academic probation
• Provides leadership vision and direction for a collaborative first year experience program
• Provides leadership and guidance in analysis review creation and interpretation of student policies and procedures for non-cadets
• Consults with faculty and staff pertaining to student behavior advising and student success;
• Engages and communicates with parents regarding student concerns
• Assists undergraduates in resolving complaints and grievances
• Assists with the development and implementation of initiatives that support the Colleges strategic plan and the goals of the division
• Liaison with the Coordinator of Veterans Success Center to support the needs of the Citadels veteran students

Qualifications:

• A strong record of success as a supervisor including but not limited to performance evaluation professional development setting individual goals and assessment of performance effectiveness.
• Sensitive diplomatic and highly articulate in written and verbal communications with all constituencies.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a culturally competent professional with broad experience interacting with and supporting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Effective in all aspects of crisis management including the ability to work collaboratively with others in managing crises.
• Evidence of making evidence-based (assessment driven) decisions particularly with regards to student learning and development.
• Ability and commitment to professional development of direct reports.
• A high level of collegiality in working with other student focused departments as well as campus and community constituencies along with the ability to build collaborative relationships characterized by mutual respect and trust. Integrity creativity energy and decisiveness along with the capacity to engage and inspire others.
• Experience in evaluating refreshing and updating administrative policies office systems and procedures within an educational setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations in higher education.
• Effectiveness in setting priorities and deadlines to ensure project goal and objectives are met.

Education & Experience:

• Masters degree in Student Affairs Personnel Higher Education Administration Counseling or other related fields is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional post-masters experience working in a higher education in Student Affairs or related area with increasing levels of responsibility and supervisory duties required.
• Knowledge of college student development theories concepts and practices and the ability to use in complex difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
• Familiarity with issues related to both undergraduate and graduate student experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. Ed.D. or other terminal degree in higher education administration or related field preferred.

*For full consideration please submit your application by September 1 2026*

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Tuition Exchange Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Mentor/Mentee Program
• Read more about our benefits on our HR website

About The Citadel College

The Citadel also known as the Military College of South Carolina is a public senior military college located in Charleston South Carolina. Founded in 1842 The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston you are close to great restaurants shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report 2022) for schools with up to a masters degree the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors 57 Minors pre-health professions and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1000 students attend the Graduate College evening and online programs.