Director, First-Year Experience and Students in Transition

The College of Charleston seeks a collaborative and student-centered Director of the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. This leadership role provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the institution’s First-Year Experience (FYE) program and plays a central role in advancing student transition, persistence, and success.

The Director oversees the implementation of the university’s first-year degree requirement and leads key areas including course scheduling, enrollment management, faculty coordination, student tracking, early alert interventions, budget oversight, assessment, and communications. This position also supervises professional staff. This position will be integral to the collaborative development of new programming for second-year, first-generation, and transfer students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in any field, supervisory experience, and experience managing budgets and fiscal processes. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate; experience leading first-year, transition, or student success initiatives; experience with enrollment management and student tracking systems; and experience advising, mentoring, or coaching students.

About the College of Charleston

Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. The College is known for its distinctive combination of academic excellence, engaged student learning, and a vibrant coastal setting that offers rich cultural and community connections.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references through the College of Charleston's online job page: https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17777. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.