Trine University · 3 months ago
Executive Director of Student Success
Angola, IN
Part-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveTrine University is seeking an Executive Director of Student Success to oversee the departments within the Office of Student Success and administer services that meet the developmental and academic needs of the student body. The role involves strategic planning, leadership, budget management, and collaboration with various departments to enhance student support services.
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Responsibilities
Assist the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in developing and executing targeted student retention strategies and long-term planning initiatives
Participate actively in institutional strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment between Student Success goals and broader university objectives
Support university enrollment and retention goals through proactive engagement with students, including early intervention, personalized outreach, and identification of barriers to student success
Lead the development and implementation of data-driven assessment plans to evaluate the effectiveness of retention efforts; analyze outcomes and recommend improvements to enhance impact
Provide overall leadership for the Office of Student Success, including hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of all department staff
Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and long-range goals to guide the operations and continuous improvement of the office
Provide leadership development and professional support for division leaders within Student Success
Oversee the planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation of all programs, resources, and services under the department’s purview
Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and fiscal responsibility
Oversee resource allocation to support program effectiveness and student-centered initiatives
Serve as a primary liaison between the Office of Student Success and other university departments, academic units, and external community organizations
Foster collaborative partnerships that enhance student support services, create seamless referral processes, and expand developmental opportunities for students
Maintain the physical environment of the LINK (Learning, Innovation, Networking, and Knowledge) center to ensure it is conducive to learning, engagement, and collaboration
Provide night and weekend coverage and supervision as needed to ensure continuous support and accessibility for students beyond traditional business hours
Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, contributing to institutional initiatives and special projects as needed
Direct supervision of subordinate department directors who supervise student, part-time and full-time employees in the following areas: Library and Information Services, Academic Success Center, Accommodations Services, Student Support Services
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree or equivalent and substantial student success experience
Knowledge of psychology, college curricula, counseling resources and facilities, and development theory, and academic evaluation guidelines
Benefits
Health - medical, dental, flex spending, HSA accounts
Life insurance - a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1 ½ times annual salary
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement - after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
Company
Trine University
Trine University is a private university that offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees with many programs.
Founded in 1884
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$17.2MKey Investors
Lilly Endowment
2024-08-02Grant· $17.2M
Leadership Team
Kayla Warren
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