Program Director, Student Success for College of Engineering

Department

The Florida A&M University - Florida State University College of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Director, Student Success for the College of Engineering.

Responsibilities

About This Role

The Program Director of Engineering Student Success will be responsible for the management and administrative direction of undergraduate student success within the College of Engineering (COE). Responsible for implementing the recommendations of the Student Success Taskforce, this position will initiate and promote student success measures and initiatives to improve retention, academic progression, timely graduation, and graduation rates.

Why This Role Matters

This position serves as central resource for wholistic student support and early intervention for both FAMU and FSU Engineering students. You will manage early alert systems and proactive advising strategies to identify at-risk undergraduate students and coordinate timely interventions; identify barriers to undergraduate student success; and develop policies and initiatives to improve retention, graduation rates, and timely degree completion.

What You Will Do

The Program Director of Engineering Student Success will:

• Oversee implementation logistics of COE experiential learning initiatives including undergraduate research, industry internships, and the Honors in Engineering program.
• Develop partnerships with FAMU and FSU, as well as external entities including high schools and other universities, to advance COE student success.
• Manage regular experiential learning programs assessment to evaluate their impact and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Initiate and coordinate programs and initiatives to remove all student success barriers such as summer bridge programs, math readiness initiatives, tutoring, gateway courses interventions, and scheduling conflicts interventions.
• Direct the development and implementation of wholistic student support initiatives to ensure students' wellbeing, belonging, and sense of support for new and continuing students, with a focus on underrepresented and first-generation students. Ensures students' access to resources at both universities, serving as a visible advocate and mentor.
• Work with faculty, advisors, and campus partners to ensure that every student is supported from recruitment through graduation and into early career success.
• Participate in strategic planning and policy development related to student success.
• Advise COE leadership on all matters concerning student success especially retention, academic progression, and graduation rate. Collects and analyzes student success statistical metrics data to facilitate the advancement COE strategic goals and actions.
• Coordinate with COE undergraduate student services staff to plan and implement successful orientation sessions.
• Designs presentational components for departmental programs to meet new student learning objectives; develop and implement training and mentorship opportunities for COE faculty and staff, as well as industry contacts to enhance internships and career placement opportunities. Works with administration and department chairs to develop policies and procedures that increase student retention and academic progression.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree and six years experience related to academic and/or student services or a high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of experience. (Note: or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to ten years.)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of academic resources available to students.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of student program planning, development, and evaluation.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.

Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation.

University Information

One of the nations elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.