Executive Director,Student Success Job Northern Kentucky USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Northern

Grand Valley State University is searching for an Executive Director for Student Success. We are looking for a collaborative leader and strategic thinker who has a deep understanding of academic advising and student success.

This role provides oversight and leadership for the First-Year Academic Experience, Student Academic Success Center, Laker Academic Success Center, and Exploratory Advising Center, and is also responsible for campus coordination and support of academic advising. This position serves as campus administrator for student success software (Navigate), including supervision of the Student Success Software Specialist.

The successful candidate will possess at least a Master’s degree, preferably in higher education administration, student development or a related field.

Salary & Benefits:

Minimum starting salary of $114,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

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tuition waiver effective on date of hire

Primary Duties:

Serve as campus lead for academic advising; develop advising systems, policies, and procedures across the campus that provide equitable access to advising services as well as the stated outcomes of advising. Coordinate campus efforts to support and enhance academic advising as a key student success strategy.

Serve as campus academic representative for software and technologies related to advising and student success. Work closely with Information Technology, the Office of the Registrar, Enrollment Development, and Student Affairs on the integration of technologies that support advising and student success.

Provide leadership, oversight, and supervision for the Student Academic Success Center, Laker Academic Success Center, Exploratory Advising Center and the Student Success Software Specialist. Provide guidance on support for program offerings, staffing, budgeting, and assessment.

Oversee faculty-led student success initiatives including the First-Year Academic Experience and related course offerings, Student Success Network, Linked Courses/Learning Communities, and academic advising at New Student Orientation. Supervise the faculty director of the First-Year Academic Experience. Ensure all faculty-led initiatives are integrated into overall institutional efforts to enhance student success.

Lead Academic Affairs coordination with the Oliver Wilson Scholars (OWS) program.

Collaborate with Institutional Analysis on the development and implementation of student success data including efforts to identify students needing support and assistance. Work with campus partners to ensure that students respond to these efforts and that follow‑up connections with identified students are effective.

Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Master’s degree is required, preferably in higher education administration, student development or related field.
Minimum of ten (10) years of related work experience in the area of student success.
Administrative or other significant academic leadership experience.
Experience leading and supervising professional staff, including setting expectations, providing feedback, supporting professional development, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Experience working with students, staff, and faculty of diverse backgrounds.
Strong organizational skills.
A flexible and collegial work and communication style.
Comfort with high levels of responsibility and accountability.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Executive Director, Student Success