Destination Graduation Program Director

Posting Details

Job Title:

Destination Graduation Program Director

Working Title:

Destination Graduation Program Director

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Student Success Center

Posting Number:

201201541

Full or Part Time:

Full Time

Benefit Eligible:

Yes

Salary Basis:

12 month

Position Summary Information

Responsibilities

Effectively implement project through supervision of administrative/programmatic aspects;

Coordinate hiring, training, and evaluation of project staff and student peer mentors;

Supervise delivery, evaluation, and reporting of services to ensure compliance with federal regulations and progress in reaching project’s goals and objectives;

Communicate with campus departments to ensure referrals and coordination of services;

Promote curriculum and/or policy changes needed to serve target populations;

Create avenues to promote the project; including website, printed materials, and presentations to faculty, staff, and student groups during summer freshmen and transfer orientation, new faculty/staff orientation, and departmental meetings;

Work with institutional research and the project evaluator to track student progress;

Monitor and approve fiscal records in accordance with approved budget;

Work with Financial Aid to monitor need-based financial assistance provided to students;

Any other duties as assigned related to student success and Destination Graduation.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in the field of Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Educational Administration, or related field;

Strong commitment and understanding of diverse populations;

Experience in supervising staff and students;

Experience in gathering/analyzing data related to academic needs and education;

Formal training in improving persistence rates for the target population;

Minimum of 5 years of experience in an educational setting;

Experience in academic planning;

Prior experience in designing/writing a grant proposal similar to a project;

Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing/implementing a similar project;

Experience in working with academic/career coaching for at-risk students, grants’ management/implementation, event planning;

Experience in higher education preferred;

Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;

Experience with Banner and social media preferred;

Demonstrated record of strong leadership, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a changing, evolving department;

Integrity and commitment to developing and maintaining the highest academic standards and working with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff;

Plan and budget time wisely, be detail-oriented and motivated to take initiative;

Knowledge of test-taking strategies, time management, and study techniques;

Must be a United States citizen or have legal authorization to work in the United States.

SalaryCommensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in the field of Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Educational Administration, or related field;

Strong commitment and understanding of diverse populations;

Experience in supervising staff and students;

Experience in gathering/analyzing data related to academic needs and education;

Formal training in improving persistence rates for the target population;

Minimum of 5 years of experience in an educational setting;

Experience in academic planning;

Prior experience in designing/writing a grant proposal similar to a project;

Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing/implementing a similar project;

Experience in working with academic/career coaching for at-risk students, grants’ management/implementation, event planning;

Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;

Demonstrated record of strong leadership, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a changing, evolving department;

Integrity and commitment to developing and maintaining the highest academic standards and working with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff;

Plan and budget time wisely, be detail-oriented and motivated to take initiative;

Knowledge of test-taking strategies, time management, and study techniques;

Must be a United States citizen or have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in higher education preferred;

Experience with Banner and social media preferred;

Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease include the names and contact information of 3-5 references. If you would like to add a letter of recommendation please upload them with your application under optional documents. You may also have them emailed to DSUHRJobs@deltastate.edu. Once letters are received we will add them to your application materials.

Additional InformationFunding for this full-time position is provided through September 30, 2028. Pending additional funding, the position may be extended beyond this date.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date:

08/19/2024

Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

DSU Employee

DSU Job Website

Invited by Department to Apply

MS State Employment Service

HigherEdJobs

Chronicle of Higher Education

Diverse Issues

Indeed.com

Other

* Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?

Yes

No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Reference 1

Letter of Reference 2

Letter of Reference 3

Other Document 2

Other Document 3

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