Associate Director, Student Services

University of Louisville•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Student Services is responsible for coordinating the University of Louisville (UofL) Cardinals Rising program. This program is designed for underserved, first-generation students and their families who meet Pell Grant eligibility guidelines and are in grades 7 through 12. The program's goal is to promote higher education accessibility, reduce the opportunity gap, and cultivate a college-going mindset among middle and high school students. The role involves educating students and families on financial wellness, career paths, and educational advancement. Additionally, this position will support student success initiatives and act as a liaison between the UofL Cultural and Equity Center and the Student Success Center to assist current UofL students. This includes developing strategies, providing leadership, and implementing initiatives to help students overcome challenges and barriers to persistence and graduation.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Grade 7 (Salaried)

Nice To Haves

Strong marketing and sales experience.
Proven experience in program management, including planning and assessing program effectiveness.
Proven track record of building strong relationships both on and off campus, across constituency groups.
Knowledge of standard college admission policies and requirements.
Experience supervising, mentoring, and coaching.
Experience in training groups and individuals, including youth and adults.
Fundraising experience.

Responsibilities

Work with Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) and other school systems to identify and select program participants.
Create instruments to collect data necessary to assess needs of program participants.
Coordinate day-to-day operations of the program.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and advice to program participants, including creating workshops; contacting and arranging for guest speakers from higher education, the local business community, and others to support student success and readiness for college.
Seek out and attend professional conferences and workshops to advance the work of the program.
Work with the Office of Access & Opportunity staff and Student Success Staff at the University of Louisville to lead and create programs and initiatives to fill in gaps related to eliminating obstacles and barriers to degree completion.
Participate in committees on and off-campus related to program development and college student readiness.
Work with UofL and JCPS staff to market and celebrate the program as appropriate.
Serve as primary liaison between JCPS and UofL as it relates to this program.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Access & Opportunity.
Supervises the complete employee life cycle (i.e. recruitment, assignment, evaluation, performance management, release) for regular-status and temporary-status employees.