Strategic Student Success Initiatives Director

Maryland - Montgomery County · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$89k-$122kDetected 2 days ago

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About the role

Job Description Montgomery College is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and student-centered leader to serve as the Strategic Student Success Initiatives Director.
This is a full-time, non-bargaining, exempt, Grade 33 position.
A typical work schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend flex hours.

Oversees the development, management, and evaluation of strategic partnerships, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and grant-funded initiatives that expand student access to social support resources.
Coordinates collegewide efforts to strengthen wraparound supports, including food security programs, emergency assistance, basic needs initiatives, and other social support resources.
Works collaboratively with Counseling and Advising, Academic Affairs, and external partners to develop and coordinate programs and services that promote student well-being and success.
Leads the development and coordination of programs supporting parenting students, ensuring services are responsive to student needs and aligned with institutional priorities.
Works closely with Institutional Research and Effectiveness and divisional leadership to develop and implement assessment strategies, performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.
Coordinates communication and collaboration across campus partners to strengthen alignment and effective delivery of student support services.
Supports grant development, implementation, compliance, and reporting related to student success initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

Knowledge of project management, assessment practices, and data analytics.
Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.
Experience with grants management, strategic partnerships, program assessment, or project management is preferred.

Coordinates the implementation and assessment of collegewide student success initiatives related to basic needs, mental health, parenting students, and other strategic priorities.
Master's degree in higher education, public administration, social work, counseling, or a related field.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs, student success, or a related area within higher education.
Initial salary placement for new hires typically falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($88,876 - $122,205), annually and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity.
Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position).
If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earn ings restrictions, per state law.
For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu.
We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.
equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

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