Southeast Missouri State University
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: [contact details available in the full listing]
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Department: Enrollment Management and Student Success
Closing:
Position Summary
Director, Redhawk Discover
Enrollment Strategy
Full Time
Southeast Missouri State University seeks a professional to lead the University's Redhawk Discover program. This four semester non-degree seeking post-secondary comprehensive transition program (CTP) is for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The mission of the program is to offer opportunities for students to develop the skills to transition to independent living and obtain competitive employment that aligns with their individual goals and abilities. The program is built around four pillars: academics, independent living, social development, and employment. Upon completion of the program students will be issued a certificate of Career Readiness.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for program planning, launch, growth, and sustainability, including oversight of operations, budget, staffing, policies, and assessment
- Develop, implement, and evaluate policies addressing student participation, safety, confidentiality, conduct, and emergency response
- Ensure compliance with university requirements, grant funding agreements, applicable accreditation standards, and federal Comprehensive Transition Program requirements
- Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting on recruitment, enrollment, retention, completion, student progress, and employment outcomes. Use findings and stakeholder feedback to guide planning, recruitment, resource allocation, and continuous improvement
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff, student employees, peer mentors, and other personnel; coordinate faculty participation
- Lead the advisory board, including member recruitment, engagement, meetings, and contributions to program planning and evaluation
- Coordinate student recruitment, admissions, onboarding, transition, and orientation in collaboration with university offices, students, and families
- Oversee individualized, person-centered learning plans and approve weekly student schedules. Coordinate academic, employment, independent living, and social supports through appropriate personnel
- Provide ongoing education for students and families on independence, healthy boundaries, self-advocacy, autonomy, and changing roles during college
- Train and support university faculty and staff to promote student inclusion and success across campus
- Build campus, community, agency, and employer partnerships supporting internships, employment, extracurricular involvement, community engagement, and independent living. Collaborate with SEMO Career Services, state workforce development job centers, and Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation to expand employment preparation and placement
- Maintain regular communication with students, families, personnel, university offices, community partners, employers, funders, and advisory board members
- Respond to urgent student or program situations under established emergency procedures, including assigned after-hours responsibilities
- Participate in professional development related to inclusive higher education, postsecondary transition, disability services, employment, and evidence-based practices; perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in special education, social work, rehabilitation, counseling, family science, human development, higher education, or another closely related field
- Professional experience working with individuals with intellectual, developmental, or other disabilities
- Leadership and staff management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets and revenue sources
- Strong knowledge of federal Comprehensive Transition Program requirements and recognized standards in inclusive higher education
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong computer and technical skills
- Proficiency with student information systems for data collection, assessment, reporting, and continuous program improvement
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Exercises sound judgment
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of person-centered planning and outcomes
Application Process
To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by October 20, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button on the top of the page. You must submit the following in order for your application materials to be complete:
- Letter of interest addressing all required position qualifications
- Resume
- Names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for later, if not previously submitted
Additional Information
About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/semoedu/jobs/5507289/director-redhawk-discover-enrollment-strategy
Southeast Missouri State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action. In accordance with this commitment, and in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, it is the policy of the University to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in its employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. The University believes that a diverse University community advances the academic purposes of the University and enhances the working and learning environment.