Actively promotes staff development Evaluating the effectiveness of existing and proposed systems and processes in support of retention, persistence, graduation, tutorial and academic support, and scholarships Required Skills Set: A demonstrated record and/or outstanding potential in university success efforts in increasing retention, persistence, and graduation rates Demonstrated ability to be a dynamic, energetic, articulate, and motivational team builder and a visionary with a commitment to best and promising principles Exercised ability to manage complex academic organizations, work effectively and collegially with all members of the campus and community Exhibit excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and decisive leadership. Overseeing and maximizing external student scholarships Assisting faculty, department chairs, staff, administrators, and other University constituents in understanding and facilitating best and promising practices in retention, persistence and graduation, scholarship and tutorials Convening and chairing the Special Committee on Academic Excellence Providing immediate feedback to students, faculty, department chairs, and deans relative to student success Maintaining positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders as essential to the success of this role.