Associate Director of Student Success Services

St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for the position of Associate Director of Student Success Services in the Office of Student Success Services. This mid-level position is responsible for assisting with the coordination and oversight of retention and success strategies, advising and coaching, and early interventions. The Associate Director supervises the Student Support Specialists’ work to ensure supportive advising for undeclared students. Collaborates closely with campus colleagues to leverage campus resources in the development and implementation of data-driven academic success programs that utilize best practices. Analyzes student academic performance data and develops individual and group programs and interventions to meet identified needs. Ensures that academic support programs contribute to reducing achievement gaps between student cohorts and meet the needs of individuals and specific student populations such as first-generation college students, transfer students, low-income students, and others. Oversees the peer academic tutoring program, including the recruitment, training, oversight and assessment of student tutors. Provides general academic support including outreach, academic coaching and advising on an individual and group basis and responds in a timely manner to assigned student intervention activities such as early alerts and ongoing notifications. Thoroughly records all activity in the system on a timely basis.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of two years of full-time experience advising or counseling historically underserved populations in a higher education setting. Relevant graduate assistantships may substitute for one year. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work flexibly and effectively with various constituencies, both internally and externally. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. The salary range is $80,000 - $84,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), and names, contact information and professional relationship of three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/ 182297. Questions may be directed to Patrice Darby at 240-895-4388.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.