"Assistant Director for Scholarship Retention and Success - 2024124EEO"

Internal TitleAssistant Director for Scholarship Retention and SuccessPosition TypeClassifiedFaculty / Non-Faculty / AdministrationNon-FacultyPay Band6Level3DepartmentFinancial AidJob PurposeReporting to the Associate Director for Scholarships, the Assistant Director for Scholarship Retention and Success will lead efforts to increase scholarship retention among various populations of students. Assistant Director for Scholarship Retention and Success serves an integral and collaborative member of the campus community to implement strategies that promote the College’s Strategic Plan specifically around increasing retention.Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree required. Minimum of three years of financial aid or scholarship experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills; Proven collaborative skills and a desire to establish new relationships among various departments across the campus. Excellent writer and dynamic presenter. Demonstrated experience with implementing retention strategies. Individuals with student success and retention experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust be able read, review, interpret and use reporting tools to help develop processes that support retention and the goals of the institution. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills; proven leadership and interpersonal skills; Must have basic knowledge of general financial aid/scholarship programs and processes.Additional Comments Regarding PositionSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsPlease complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

• Salary*$51,321-$60,000Posting Date08/08/2024Closing Date08/30/2024BenefitsInsurance: Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until FilledNoPosting Number2024124EEO StatementThe College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15787

Job Duties

Job Duties

ActivityPlan, coordinate, and implement scholarship retention initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of first-year students and other student populationsEssential or MarginalEssentialPercent of Time25ActivityTrack student retention statistics, gather data, and prepare reports regarding scholar retention. Evaluate progress of new programs to ensure continuous improvement and growth.Essential or MarginalEssentialPercent of Time25ActivityWork collaboratively with other departments across the College of Charleston to identify and align systems of support, opportunities, services, and referrals for student successEssential or MarginalEssentialPercent of Time10ActivityServes as primary liaison to selected student populations to assist with building relationships and developing processes to ensure awareness of resources available to students.Essential or MarginalEssentialPercent of Time15ActivityCollaborates with departments across the campus to identify and provide early intervention support for at-risk students.Essential or MarginalEssentialPercent of Time15ActivityAssists with general financial aid counselor duties.Essential or MarginalEssentialPercent of Time10