Requisition: 202500003ES Hiring Salary: Yearly-Administrative Department: Student Success Initiatives General Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in education, social science, or related field. Ph.D. preferred. Minimum of seven years’ experience in higher education with successful administrative and leadership experience. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience. Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties: The Executive Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Academic Success Center, First Generation Center, and First Year Experience programs. This role ensures day-to-day operations align with institutional goals of enhancing student success, retention, and completion. The position requires managing staff, overseeing program budgets, and leading innovative strategies to support first-year and first-generation students while fostering a culture of academic excellence. Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only): Strategic Leadership and Planning: Develops, implements, and evaluates strategic initiatives for the Academic Success Center, First Generation Center, and First Year Experience programs. Aligns programs with institutional priorities to enhance student access, retention, and graduation rates. Operational Management: Oversees daily operations, ensuring efficiency and quality of services provided. Manages and supervises program staff, includes hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating personnel. Establishes policies and procedures for program operations to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal guidelines. Program Development and Oversight: Directs programmatic efforts to support academic success, including tutoring, mentoring, workshops, and orientation programs. Leads initiatives tailored to first-generation students and first-year student transitions, fostering a sense of belonging and community. Evaluates program effectiveness through data collection and analysis, making recommendations for improvement. Fiscal and Resource Management: Oversees budgets for all three centers, ensuring fiscal responsibility and efficient allocation of resources. Prepares budget reports and submit them to senior leadership. Seeks external funding opportunities, including grants and partnerships, to enhance program offerings. Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach: Serves as the primary liaison with campus departments, faculty, and external partners to promote awareness and integration of center services. Develops outreach strategies to connect with students, families, and community stakeholders. Represents the centers on institutional committees and initiatives. Assessment and Reporting: Regularly assesses the impact of programs on student success outcomes. Provides comprehensive reports to the Assistant Vice President, including data-driven insights and recommendations. Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to advance student success and institutional priorities.