Director First Year Experience and Students in Transition

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

Charleston, SC

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SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Early Intervention, Faculty Administration, Financial Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Mentoring, Operational Strategy, People Management, Process Management, Program Evaluation, Team Player

LOCATION

Charleston, SC

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1 day ago

Director, First Year Experience and Students in Transition (Re-Announcement) Posting Details POSTING INFORMATION Internal Title Director, First Year Experience and Students in Transition (Re-Announcement) Position Type Classified Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration Non-Faculty Pay Band GEN10 Level Department Office for Student Success Job Purpose The Director of First-Year Experience provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the institutions First-Year Experience (FYE) program. This position ensures the successful implementation of the universitys first-year degree requirement and supports a seamless academic transition for first-time, full-time students. The Director serves as the central point of accountability for allFYEinitiatives, including faculty recruitment and approval, course scheduling, enrollment management, student tracking, early alert interventions, budget oversight, assessment, and institutional communications. The Director supervises professional staff and coordinates cross-functional partnerships to promote first-year student success. In addition, the Director provides institutional leadership in the development, coordination, and assessment of new and evolving transition programs that support the success of other student populations, including second-year students, first-generation students, and transfer students. Minimum Requirements Masters degree in any field and supervisory experience are required, in addition to experience managing budgets and fiscal processes. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply. Doctorate preferred in any field, and the following experience is also preferred: - Experience leading first-year, transition programs, or student success initiatives - Experience with enrollment management systems and student tracking software - Experience working with students in an advising, mentoring, or coaching capacity Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of student development theory and first-year transition best practices. - Ability to design, implement, and assess student success programs. - Ability to manage complex enrollment processes and scheduling systems. - Knowledge of Banner or comparable student information systems. - Fiscal management skills. - Ability to analyze data and implement targeted interventions. - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. - Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and student support units. Additional Comments Regarding Position **[]{style="font-family: 'Times Ne "}**

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