Assistant Director of Student Success and Engagement

Marian University•Plymouth, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff representing many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University-Plymouth is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Director of Student Success, who will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by leading and assessing initiatives that advance student transition, engagement, academic achievement, persistence, and retention. The position oversees New Student Orientation, Academic Commons support services, academic coaching and early intervention, special-population initiatives, and basic-needs resources. The Assistant Director collaborates with students, families, faculty, staff, and university and community partners to provide coordinated, student-centered support aligned with Marian University's Catholic Franciscan mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in higher education, education, student affairs, counseling, social work, organizational leadership, or a related field.
Relevant experience in student success, academic support, orientation, engagement, or education.
Program or event coordination experience.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop student employees or peer leaders.
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
Adheres to Marian University’s policies and procedures.
Excellent ability to make responsible decisions.
High level of trust and professionalism.
Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students, subordinates, and supervisors
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and able to work independently with colleagues throughout the university and in the community.
Works collaboratively with colleagues across all areas to support operational processes, provide technical expertise, and promote consistent data management practices.
Strong organization, project management, assessment, judgment, and confidentiality skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
Commitment to access, belonging, and student success; and availability for occasional evening and weekend programs.
Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis.
Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers.
Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field and experience with orientation or first-year programs; tutoring, testing, coaching, or early intervention; first-generation students or 21st Century Scholars; basic-needs programs or community partnerships; student-success technology and assessment tools; or private, faith-based higher education.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, logistics, communications, registration support, assessment, and continuous improvement for first-year and transfer orientation.
Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate Orientation Leaders; coordinate advisors, presenters, facilities, technology, dining, and campus partners; and support Knight Quest and related enrollment-transition events.
Oversee peer tutoring, workshops, classroom presentations, testing-center coordination, and other academic-success services.
Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate student employees; promote and assess services; and maintain a welcoming environment that encourages learning, connection, and help-seeking.
Coach students experiencing academic challenges by helping them identify goals, barriers, strategies, action steps, and resources.
Coordinate timely outreach and referrals, document follow-up appropriately, protect confidentiality, and recommend interventions that strengthen persistence and degree progress.
Develop and assess transition, belonging, and retention initiatives, including a Peer Mentor Program for first-generation students and 21st Century Scholars.
Coordinate Scholar outreach, programming, and scholarship-requirement support with campus and university partners.
Serves as campus liaison for the PLC.
Coordinate initiatives that reduce barriers to learning and wellbeing.
Manage the campus food and supply pantry, including inventory, access, records, donor relationships, and collection drives; connect students with campus and community resources; and recommend partnerships and improvements based on identified needs.
Collect, analyze, and report program data and student feedback to guide planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.
Represent Student Success and Engagement on committees and communicate regularly with the Dean of Students regarding outcomes, needs, staffing, budgets, and operational priorities.