Director, Redhawk Discover - Enrollment Strategy

Southeast Missouri State University•Cape Girardeau, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Southeast Missouri State University seeks a professional to lead the University’s Redhawk Discover program. This four semester non-degree seeking post-secondary comprehensive transition program (CTP) is for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The mission of the program is to offer opportunities for students to develop the skills to transition to independent living and obtain competitive employment that aligns with their individual goals and abilities. The program is built around four pillars: academics, independent living, social development, and employment. Upon completion of the program students will be issued a certificate of Career Readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in special education, social work, rehabilitation, counseling, family science, human development, higher education, or another closely related field
Professional experience working with individuals with intellectual, developmental, or other disabilities
Leadership and staff management experience
Demonstrated experience managing budgets and revenue sources
Strong knowledge of federal Comprehensive Transition Program requirements and recognized standards in inclusive higher education
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong computer and technical skills
Proficiency with student information systems for data collection, assessment, reporting, and continuous program improvement
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Exercises sound judgment
Demonstrated experience and understanding of person-centered planning and outcomes

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for program planning, launch, growth, and sustainability, including oversight of operations, budget, staffing, policies, and assessment
Develop, implement, and evaluate policies addressing student participation, safety, confidentiality, conduct, and emergency response
Ensure compliance with university requirements, grant funding agreements, applicable accreditation standards, and federal Comprehensive Transition Program requirements
Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting on recruitment, enrollment, retention, completion, student progress, and employment outcomes. Use findings and stakeholder feedback to guide planning, recruitment, resource allocation, and continuous improvement
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff, student employees, peer mentors, and other personnel; coordinate faculty participation
Lead the advisory board, including member recruitment, engagement, meetings, and contributions to program planning and evaluation
Coordinate student recruitment, admissions, onboarding, transition, and orientation in collaboration with university offices, students, and families
Oversee individualized, person-centered learning plans and approve weekly student schedules. Coordinate academic, employment, independent living, and social supports through appropriate personnel
Provide ongoing education for students and families on independence, healthy boundaries, self-advocacy, autonomy, and changing roles during college
Train and support university faculty and staff to promote student inclusion and success across campus
Build campus, community, agency, and employer partnerships supporting internships, employment, extracurricular involvement, community engagement, and independent living.
Collaborate with SEMO Career Services, state workforce development job centers, and Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation to expand employment preparation and placement
Maintain regular communication with students, families, personnel, university offices, community partners, employers, funders, and advisory board members
Respond to urgent student or program situations under established emergency procedures, including assigned after-hours responsibilities
Participate in professional development related to inclusive higher education, postsecondary transition, disability services, employment, and evidence-based practices; perform other duties as assigned