Director Of Student Success, College of Business R-1840

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

The College
of Business at Louisiana Tech University is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as Director of Student Success. The College of
Business offers eight undergraduate majors and three graduate degree programs serving approximately 1,700 students.

The Director of
Student Success provides leadership and direction in the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of student
success, retention, and graduation initiatives within the College of Business. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and campus
partners, the Director develops and implements strategies that support student achievement, persistence, engagement, and degree completion.
Through data-informed decision making and individualized student support, the Director plays a critical role in advancing the College’s
student success goals and enhancing the overall student experience.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Develop,
  implement, assess, and continuously improve student success and retention strategies aligned with College and University goals.
• Collect, analyze, maintain, and report longitudinal data related to student retention, persistence, progression, and graduation rates;
  utilize data to identify trends, recommend interventions, and support evidence-based decision making.
• Collaborate with University
  Admissions, Institutional Research, Financial Aid, Student Affairs, faculty, department chairs, program directors, and other campus partners
  to support student success initiatives and improve student outcomes.
• Prepare reports and analyses for College leadership,
  University administration, accreditation activities, and strategic planning purposes.
• Develop and maintain student success reports
  including, but not limited to, probation reports, non-enrolled student reports, major change reports, cohort tracking reports, and other
  student success metrics.
• Support and advise students through individualized success plans, regular follow-up, academic coaching,
  and referrals to appropriate University resources and services.
• Serve as the primary advisor for at-risk students and students
  placed on academic probation to improve retention, academic performance, and graduation outcomes while upholding University and College
  policies.
• Collaborate with faculty, department chairs, and academic program directors to identify student success challenges and
  implement interventions that improve retention, progression, and graduation outcomes.
• Assess the effectiveness of student success
  initiatives and recommend improvements based on outcomes and data analysis.
• Assist students in developing academic skills through
  tutoring programs, group study initiatives, academic support services, and other student success programs.
• Develop effective
  programming and coordinate events and services that support student development, professional growth, engagement, out-of-classroom learning,
  and academic progress, including orientations and student engagement activities.
• Plan and execute student engagement and enrichment
  activities that foster student connection, belonging, professional development, and academic success, including programs such as Dogs with
  the Dean, Cobtoberfest, Holiday Happenings, the College of Business Crawfish Boil, and fall tailgates.
• Assist in updating,
  maintaining, and implementing College of Business retention policies and procedures for undergraduate and graduate students and promote the
  importance of retention and graduation among students, faculty, and staff.
• Administer, award, and maintain records for College of
  Business scholarships.
• Collaborate with University Admissions and Financial Aid to promote scholarship opportunities and support
  enrollment and retention efforts.
• Facilitate the scholarship review and selection process by coordinating and supporting the
  College of Business Scholarship Committee.
• Review scholarship policies and procedures and recommend improvements that enhance
  consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness across the College scholarship program.
• Plan and execute scholarship recognition and
  donor appreciation activities and coordinate scholarship stewardship efforts, including donor correspondence and student thank-you
  initiatives.
• Support undergraduate and graduate recruitment initiatives through participation in campus visit programs, outreach
  activities, prospective student events, and communications with students and families.
• Represent the College of Business to
  prospective students, parents, counselors, community organizations, and other stakeholders involved in the college selection process.
• Oversee the College of Business Student Ambassador Program, including recruitment, training, supervision, and development of
  ambassadors.
• Serve on College and University committees and participate in activities that support the mission and goals of the
  College and University.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from
  an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible
  experience in student affairs, advising, enrollment
  management, student success, retention, academic support services, higher education
  administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated
  ability to analyze and interpret student data and prepare
  reports that support strategic decision making.
• Excellent verbal, written,
  interpersonal, and presentation
  skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to
  establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external
  stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and support students from diverse backgrounds and
  academic
  experiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and
  PowerPoint.
• Willingness and
  ability to lead and manage change and support continuous improvement
  initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s
  degree in higher education administration, counseling,
  psychology, business administration, student affairs, or a related
  field.
• Five or more years of progressively
  responsible experience in student success, retention, advising, enrollment management, or
  related areas.
• Experience working with student information systems, CRM platforms, retention software, or other higher education
  technologies.
• Experience designing, implementing, and assessing student success programs and initiatives.

The Director
of Student Success is a full-time, 12-month appointment. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Humana Student
Services Office and works closely with the Dean, department chairs, program directors, faculty, and University partners to advance student
success, retention, and graduation goals within the College of Business.

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and
persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure
consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference
to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial
review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This
position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring
process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related
tasks.

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