Pennington Biomedical Research Center · 1 month ago
Executive Director/ Retention & Student Success
2108 Ruffin G. Pleasant Hall
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expPennington Biomedical Research Center is part of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, focusing on student retention and success. The Executive Director will lead initiatives to enhance student engagement and retention, oversee various programs, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve student outcomes.
Research
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the Pre-Scholars Academy summer bridge program and TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grants which includes the strategic direction, financial resources, and daily operations of current and future related programs
Develop and maintain a current understanding of national best practices and emerging student success initiatives. Research successful initiatives at other institutions and provide recommendations for greater coordination among departments and workflow improvements within Enrollment Management & Student Success
Organize and plan all aspects of the Pre-Scholars Academy summer program including but not limited to staff selection and training, coordinate residential assignments and meal plans, work with sponsoring colleges on course selection for the summer program and throughout the first year, and coordinate all programming activities including logistics, space requests, and special guest participation
Manage the overall Pre-Scholars Academy budget including tracking all expenditures, maintaining receipts, and approving ad hoc purchases necessary to facilitate program activities
Develop and implement a student leadership conference modeled as a professional conference with invited guests such as alumni current student leaders, keynote speakers, and university administration
Supervises the Director of TRIO Student Support Services Programs and Associate Director for Special Populations
Oversee grant administration of TRIO programs including assisting Director in the preparation, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the various grants
Develop strategy for the recruitment and retention of students for TRIO programs
Establish working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the recruitment and retention needs of Pell Grant recipients and first-generation students
Responsible for training personnel, mentors, student assistants, and program volunteers
Assess the success of collaborative intervention efforts by reviewing student data/reports, and analyzing information
Serve on committees as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success
Serve as a member of LSU’s FirstGen Forward Network working group
Coordinate special events and projects as requested
Responsible for monitoring student progress and providing reports as needed
Utilize data to inform interventions, with a specific focus on Pell Grant recipients and first-generation students as determined by data and objectives and targets in the division and the university’s strategic plans. Document the measurable results of those improvement efforts
Guide the development and assessment of student success outcomes, including metrics that may be leading indicators of student retention and persistence
Organize and supervise student workers to assist in execution of success initiatives initiatives
Create effective systems to refer and connect students with relevant college resources - coordinate with colleges and other stakeholders as necessary for outreach and support
Document and report on proactive outreach campaigns to demonstrate success rates and impact on student populations
Provide assistance to and oversight of students who have successfully completed the LSU-E Bridge program
Events related to admissions, orientation, transition, and enrolled student programming
Other duties as assigned by EMSS leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with ten years of related experience or Master's degree with eight years of related experience
Experience in leading work
Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description
Preferred
Master's degree in higher education or related field with ten years of related experience in student success, higher education, or working with first-generation and low-income students; familiarity with grant writing
Benefits
Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement options
Various leave options
Paid holidays
Wellness benefits
Tuition exemption for qualified positions
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Company
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries as it relates to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-07-07
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