Director of Scholars Academy

MTSU Jobs•Murfreesboro, TN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost of Student Success, the Director of the Scholars Academy will oversee all operations, programming, and outcomes of the Scholars Academy. The Director will be responsible for recruitment and program growth as well as measuring success of the program by meeting persistence, retention, and completion goals. The Director will supervise the Assistant Director of Scholars Academy as well as recruit, train, and schedule all peer mentors included in the program. Additional responsibilities include working collaboratively with campus partners to identify programs, workshops, and related activities to enhance student involvement and success. The Director will also continually develop and maintain community partnerships to create awareness opportunities that further the program's vision and goals.

Requirements

Master's degree in related field.
Minimum of (2) years successful experience working with secondary or post-secondary at-risk students.
A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience developing programs related to enhancing student success and or working directly with at risk students.

Responsibilities

Oversee all operations, programming, and outcomes of the Scholars Academy.
Responsible for recruitment and program growth.
Measure success of the program by meeting persistence, retention, and completion goals.
Supervise the Assistant Director of Scholars Academy.
Recruit, train, and schedule all peer mentors.
Work collaboratively with campus partners to identify programs, workshops, and related activities to enhance student involvement and success.
Continually develop and maintain community partnerships to create awareness opportunities that further the program's vision and goals.