Assistant Director, Student Success Programs (One Year Appointment)

University of Wisconsin Stout•Green Bay, WI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

UW-Green Bay is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Success Programs to lead initiatives that support students’ academic, personal, and professional success. The role provides leadership for student success coaching, the Coordinated Care Program, and the Gateway to Phoenix Success (GPS) program. It uses data-informed strategies to identify and remove barriers to student achievement, strengthen persistence and engagement, and advance institutional priorities related to student success, inclusivity, digital transformation, and community connections. The Assistant Director oversees a team of Student Success Coaches, builds campus and community partnerships, evaluates program effectiveness, and leads continuous improvement. The position also supports academic advising, program and curriculum development, operational policies, and grant-related documentation and reporting. The appointment is a one-year, 100% position funded through UW-Green Bay’s partnership with the state Strengthening Institutions Program grant. Renewal is annual and depends on continued funding and satisfactory performance; the grant is renewable and funded through 2030. The position is based at the Green Bay campus, with occasional travel to or work at the Green Bay, Marinette, Sheboygan, or Manitowoc campuses as operational needs require. On-campus or hybrid work may be available subject to approval of a telecommuting request. The position is full-time and exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The compensation range is $58,000 to $62,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of experience in higher education or a closely related field.
Extensive knowledge of and experience working with educational programs.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and leadership, and willingness to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Ability to travel to or work at Green Bay, Marinette, Sheboygan, or Manitowoc campuses occasionally, based on operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Proficiency in speaking and reading a second language, preferably Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oneida.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Identify, propose, and implement unit operational policies and procedures that comply with regulations, institutional policies, and academic program objectives.
May manage the unit budget and approve unit expenditures.
Assist stakeholders with documentation, financial management, and reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements.
Provide advising resources and services, explain educational options and academic requirements, and communicate with students about the advising process.
Manage degree programs and/or certificates, high-impact practice programming and events, and curriculum development and implementation.
Lead the development and implementation of academic program initiatives.
May exercise supervisory authority over employees, including personnel and performance-related responsibilities.
Evaluate academic program strategy and recommend enhancements to unit leadership.
Serve as liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program partnerships.
Lead student success coaching, the Coordinated Care Program, and the Gateway to Phoenix Success (GPS) program.
Oversee a team of Student Success Coaches and build meaningful partnerships across campus.
Use data-informed strategies to identify and remove barriers to student achievement and strengthen persistence and engagement.
Evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

Health insurance options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance options.
AD&D and accident insurance.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Wisconsin Retirement System participation, with employer contributions beginning immediately and vesting after 5 years of service.
Supplemental retirement savings programs, including 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
Paid leave, including legal holidays, personal holiday, sick leave, and paid parental leave, for eligible employees.
Vacation accrual of 13–27 days per year for eligible employees, depending on years of service and employment type.