Lycoming College is hiring a Director of Student Success to work within its Student Affairs & Success Division
The Director for Student Success provides leadership in promoting student academic success, persistence, transition, and accessibility services. This role collaborates across campus to support new students’ transition to college, maintains retention strategies, oversees academic support programming, and ensures accessibility for students with documented disabilities. The position reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Success and works closely with a range of departments including Academic Affairs, Campus Life, Admissions, Accessibility Resources, and other campus partners.
The Director for Student Success manages the academic programming and support resources designed to improve student success including the academic recovery program, Lycoming Summer Academy (LSA) program, student of concern system, Lycoming’s partnership students, and delivering courses intended to improve academic preparation, transition, and belonging.
What will I do in this role?
- Oversee and lead the Office of Student Success and steward a team of colleagues who support academic success, transition, and retention across the campus community.
- Develop and implement initiatives and strategies to improve student retention, graduation rates, and overall academic success.
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other departments to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Serve in leadership with the Associate Provost, Dean of Advising and Dean of Students with the planning and execution of new student orientation and onboarding of first year and transfer students.
- Provide support to academic affairs with training, workshops and resources for faculty and staff in academic support and accessibility resources.
- Co-Chair the Care Team that manages the student of concern notification process.
- Manage accessibility services for students with documented disabilities.
- Supervise staff member that facilitates testing accommodations.
- Work closely with the Academic Standards Committee (ASC).
- Be available if needed to teach and facilitate first-year courses and seminars.
- Coordinate the Student Success Program for sophomores and upper-class students who have been placed on probation.
- Establish systems and strategies to track, monitor, and reach out to students at risk.
- Advise as well as assign all partnership students to Lycoming Partnership Mentors (LPM).
- Coordinate pre-semester academic programs including the Lycoming Summer Academy (LSA).
- Other duties as assigned.
What are we looking for?
Education Requirement: Master’s degree required, preferably in higher education administration, student development, or related field.
A minimum of five years of experience in student-oriented administration or college teaching experience. Working knowledge of retention literature and strategies. Passion for working with and supporting students experiencing academic difficulties. Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills. Effective collaborator and interpersonal skills.