Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives.

• Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
• Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.
• Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program.
• Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives.
• Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs.
• Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration.
• Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations.
• May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Bachelors and 3 years experience

Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION:

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and implement academic, professional and social programming/activities to support first year students.
• Develop curriculum and lead/facilitate a Student Success course for improving first year student retention.
• Provide leadership and oversight of programs including the student leadership and mentoring programs, that impact first year student success.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to coordinate activities related to student admissions, orientation and onboarding.
• Review and provide decisions on admission through the College review process.
• Submit reports on admission progress and outcomes, and provide monthly reports on the Program activities.
• Engage with incoming and continuing student to build a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
• Participate in weekly Student Success Team meetings, provide weekly reports on program activities and submit monthly articles for the Faculty/Staff Newsletter.

Work Complexity

• Requires an in depth knowledge of Student success strategies to improve retention and persistence for incoming first year students including transfer students. This includes knowledge of best practices for providing support for diverse students, i.e., first generation and ethnic diversity, for academic, professional and social support. Also requires analysis and reporting of enrollment/admissions data.