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.
Matching Summary
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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