Associate Director of Student Success

Muskegon Community College 

Muskegon Community College is a center for lifelong learning that helps people attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. MCC is an associate degree-granting institution of higher education and an applied technology leader for high-tech, hands-on training.

With nearly a 100-year history of academic excellence, MCC is a public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With robust student success support, free tutoring, 18 athletic teams, events, clubs, and activities, MCC has an annual, full-time equated student enrollment of approximately 2,300 and an unduplicated headcount of 5,100.

Most recently, Muskegon Community College outranked all other colleges in Michigan for the rate of students who received federal financial aid and then transferred to continue their education at a four-year institution. The college’s transfer-out rate was the highest in Michigan, 7 percentage points above the state average, and outpaced the average transfer rate across the nation. MCC is nationally recognized for its liberal arts and occupational programs. 

The College has an annual operating budget (general fund) of $44 million and employs about 210 regular full and part-time staff and many adjunct faculty and student assistants. The College also offers 56 Associate degree programs and 29 certificate programs.  

The main campus is located on a 111-acre campus in Muskegon which includes the Hendrik Meijer Library & Information Technology Center, Bartels-Rode Gymnasium, Frauenthal Foundation Fine Arts Center (including the Overbrook Theater and Art Gallery), Stevenson Center for Higher Education, the Science Center, the Health and Wellness Center, and the Art & Music Center.  

Muskegon Community College also operates the Sturrus Technology Center and Fab Lab in downtown Muskegon and extension centers in Ottawa and Newaygo Counties.

Living in Muskegon County 
Muskegon County residents enjoy 26 miles of sugar-sand beaches along Lake Michigan’s shoreline, as well as one of America’s only luge tracks at the Winter Sports Complex and the regionally popular Michigan’s Adventure Amusement & Water Park. An outdoor recreation hub with three state parks and swimming, fishing and boating on its many lakes and rivers, the Muskegon area offers dynamic downtown and beachfront restaurant and entertainment venues. The Muskegon Farmer’s Market is the second largest in Michigan. Cruise ships dock in Muskegon, while a high-speed ferry connects the city to Milwaukee. Notable local museums range from rare art collections to an actual World War II submarine and a U.S. Navy ship used during D-Day. 

BENEFITS 

Muskegon Community College provides excellent benefits options for our faculty and staff. Below is an overview of our full time employee benefit options. 

·         Choice between three health insurance plan options (includes a high deductible plan with a health savings account option).

·         Employer provided dental, vision, life insurance and long term disability insurance.

·         Employer-sponsored retirement plans including state Pension or 14% Retirement Contribution to TIAA (differs by group).

·         Voluntary retirement savings plan options (403b or 457 plans)

·         Tuition benefits at MCC for you and your eligible dependents.

·         Generous time off plans.

·         Paid holidays and holiday closure period in late December.

·         Onsite Fitness Center at the Main Campus & discounts to Muskegon Community College Golf Course

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled- First Review April 22, 2025

STARTING SALARY: up to $68,000 Depending on experience

General Description: 

The Associate Director of Student Success supports the Director of Student Success in advancing the department's vision, providing leadership across key areas. A major focus of this role is directing the Jayhawk Hub’s strategic vision while building and maintaining community partnerships. The Associate Director oversees and supports the department, guiding efforts to ensure dynamic and responsive student support and engagement systems. As a Care Team member, this individual manages complex cases, directly administers the Debt Forgiveness and Emergency Book funds and processes and helps distribute the workload of incoming Care Reports. Additional duties involve coordinating schedules, conducting team check-ins, and helping maintain cohesive and effective departmental operations.

Salary : $68,000