Assistant Director, Student Success Programs (One Year Appointment)

Universities of Wisconsin • Green Bay, WI

8d • $58,000 - $62,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Student Success Programs provides leadership for student success coaching, the Coordinated Care Program, and the Gateway to Phoenix Success (GPS) program at UW-Green Bay. The role advances student success, access, and belonging through campus collaboration and data-informed strategies to identify and remove barriers to achievement, strengthen persistence and engagement, and support the University's strategic priorities. The Assistant Director oversees a team of Student Success Coaches, develops partnerships, evaluates program effectiveness, and drives continuous improvement. The position is a 100% one-year appointment funded through UW-Green Bay's partnership with the state Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP). It is renewed annually based on funding and satisfactory performance; the SIP grant is renewable and funded through 2030. The position is based at the Green Bay campus, with occasional work or travel to the Marinette, Sheboygan, or Manitowoc campuses based on operational needs. On-campus or hybrid work may be available, subject to an approved telecommuting request.

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, integrity, and leadership.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term; visa sponsorship is not offered.

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 to 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, information about educational options and academic requirements, and direct communication 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 hiring, performance management, assigning work, and approving hours.
• Evaluate academic program strategy and recommend program enhancements to unit leadership.
• Serve as liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships.
• Lead student success coaching, the Coordinated Care Program, and the Gateway to Phoenix Success (GPS) program.
• Oversee Student Success Coaches, build partnerships, evaluate program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.

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 five years.
• Supplemental retirement savings programs, including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
• Paid leave, including legal holidays, personal holiday, sick leave, and paid parental leave, for eligible employees.
• Vacation of 13–27 days annually for eligible employees, depending on years of service and employment type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager