Assistant Director Of Student Success

calvin.edu

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Not specified (assumed to be on-site based on the nature of the role).
Supervise academic counseling team
Manage student success operating budgets
Oversee academic standing processes
Calvin University is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Success to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight in enhancing student retention and support. This full-time position involves supervising an academic counseling team, managing budgets, and collaborating with various campus partners to foster academic success, particularly for first-generation and at-risk students

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Director provides strategic leadership to advance student retention, persistence, and holistic academic support at Calvin University.
  • This role involves direct supervision of five Academic Counselors while managing core budgets and facilitating department curriculum.
  • The position requires teaching eight credits annually of Student Success coursework and leading first-generation student initiatives.

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Calvin University is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Success to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight in enhancing student retention and support. This full-time position involves supervising an academic counseling team, managing budgets, and collaborating with various campus partners to foster academic success, particularly for first-generation and at-risk students.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supervise academic counseling team
  • Manage student success operating budgets
  • Oversee academic standing processes
  • Teach Student Success courses
  • Coordinate campuswide care initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Salesforce case management experience
  • First-generation student support expertise
  • Data-informed decision-making skills
  • Christian faith integration commitment
  • Cross-campus collaboration abilities

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Higher Education or related field
  • 3-5 years experience in academic advising or student success
  • Demonstrated staff supervision and coaching experience
  • Commitment to Christian faith and educational mission

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