Rogers State University
Director - Student Success
Rogers State University, Claremore, Oklahoma, us, 74018
Posted on 7/18/2024
Accepting applications
About this position
Director of Student SuccessAcademic Affairs
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Student Success leads a holistic advising program that supports students from admission through graduation. This position will enhance orientation, advising, and matriculation success. The Director implements new strategies, re-envisions existing programs, and increases student persistence. The Director reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
PRIMARY DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Establish relevant policies, procedures, and practices to support student success;
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate academic advisors;
Provide leadership for first-year and transfer experiences;
Build institutional awareness of and provide consultation on retention and persistence;
Oversee recruitment of and training for first-year experience course instructors;
Develop, implement, and enhance early intervention strategies;
Develop, implement, and enhance first-year experience and transfer experience policies, procedures, and practices;
Develop and monitor annual budget;
Collaborate and provide support for orientation and advising activities;
Serve on university committees;
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Possess strong oral and written communication skills;
Ability to build rapport with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree from accredited college or university preferred, bachelor’s degree and three years in student success position minimum;
Experience developing and implementing student success programs;
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility in problem-solving;
Excellent organizational, writing, interpersonal, and speaking skills;
Experience facilitating collaboration within a diverse constituency;
Genuine desire and ability to work with and relate to college students;
Experience with student information system and web-based applications relevant to the duties of the Director.
REPORTS TO:
Vice President for Academic Affairs
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
Academic advisors and first-year experience instructors
HOURS:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M – F, with occasional evening and weekend activities
POSITION:
Professional Full-time, FLSA Exempt
About us
EEO STATEMENT:
This institution in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.
Rogers State University is a regional four-year university serving northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metropolitan area.
RSU is recognized for:
high-quality academic programs
a nurturing scholastic atmosphere
distance learning options
a high-technology learning environment
RSU offers a variety of master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees to assist students in achieving their academic goals, as well as a vibrant campus life with student organizations to foster development inside and outside of the classroom.
The university operates three full-service campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville, and Pryor. In addition, RSU provides innovative distance learning options for students through RSU Online, RSU Public Television, and other delivery methods.
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Accepting applications
About this position
Director of Student SuccessAcademic Affairs
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Student Success leads a holistic advising program that supports students from admission through graduation. This position will enhance orientation, advising, and matriculation success. The Director implements new strategies, re-envisions existing programs, and increases student persistence. The Director reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
PRIMARY DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Establish relevant policies, procedures, and practices to support student success;
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate academic advisors;
Provide leadership for first-year and transfer experiences;
Build institutional awareness of and provide consultation on retention and persistence;
Oversee recruitment of and training for first-year experience course instructors;
Develop, implement, and enhance early intervention strategies;
Develop, implement, and enhance first-year experience and transfer experience policies, procedures, and practices;
Develop and monitor annual budget;
Collaborate and provide support for orientation and advising activities;
Serve on university committees;
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Possess strong oral and written communication skills;
Ability to build rapport with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree from accredited college or university preferred, bachelor’s degree and three years in student success position minimum;
Experience developing and implementing student success programs;
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility in problem-solving;
Excellent organizational, writing, interpersonal, and speaking skills;
Experience facilitating collaboration within a diverse constituency;
Genuine desire and ability to work with and relate to college students;
Experience with student information system and web-based applications relevant to the duties of the Director.
REPORTS TO:
Vice President for Academic Affairs
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
Academic advisors and first-year experience instructors
HOURS:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M – F, with occasional evening and weekend activities
POSITION:
Professional Full-time, FLSA Exempt
About us
EEO STATEMENT:
This institution in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.
Rogers State University is a regional four-year university serving northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metropolitan area.
RSU is recognized for:
high-quality academic programs
a nurturing scholastic atmosphere
distance learning options
a high-technology learning environment
RSU offers a variety of master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees to assist students in achieving their academic goals, as well as a vibrant campus life with student organizations to foster development inside and outside of the classroom.
The university operates three full-service campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville, and Pryor. In addition, RSU provides innovative distance learning options for students through RSU Online, RSU Public Television, and other delivery methods.
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