Director of Student Success & Enrichment Prog

Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) seeks an energetic, student-focused professional

to serve as the Director of Student Success. In this pivotal role, you'll champion our institution's

comprehensive efforts to support, retain, and empower students throughout their academic

careers.

Position Overview

As director, you'll serve as the university's principal retention coordinator, overseeing academic

support services and intervention programs for at-risk and probationary students. Coordination of

success efforts for our first-year undergraduates will be an important component of the work.

Your leadership will ensure that students receive the resources and guidance they need to thrive

academically. Your perspective will provide valuable insights to university leadership on student

success and retention initiatives. You will be able to shape support services while working

closely with the provost and academic leadership.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students' lives while

working collaboratively across the university. You'll help students navigate the complex

academic decisions ahead of them by fostering their understanding of the university

environment. You will be able to develop programming that empowers their success and create a

safe space for those students facing academic challenges.

If you are passionate about student development, data-informed decision making, and creating

transformative educational experiences, we invite you to apply and join our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive student success strategies that address the needs
  
  

of our diverse student population.

• Manage intervention programs for at-risk and probationary students, including academic
  
  

coaching sessions.

• Support undeclared students through academic advising and major selection guidance.
• Oversee the university's EAB Navigate platform, providing training and coaching to
  
  

students, faculty, and staff.

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director to support first-generation students in our
  
  

Trailblazers program.

• Supervise coordination of tutoring and other academic support services.
• Work with academic departments to address systemic impediments to student success.
• Partner with Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, and Student Life on campuswide
  
  

events.

• Develop and assess academic success workshops and programming.
• Provide regular data-driven reports to university leadership on retention and student
  
  

success outcomes.

• Teach one section of our first-year orientation course in both fall and spring.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education or related field
• Minimum three years of experience in academic advising and student success
  
  

programming

• Outstanding ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and administrators
• Strong academic advising and decision-making skills
• Experience with EAB Navigate strongly preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with data analysis
• Ability to quickly learn university software systems for academic support and advising
  
  

NDMU prides itself on its inclusive community and is committed to building an administration,

faculty, and staff that reflects the rich diversity of its student body. We particularly welcome

applications from members of those groups who have traditionally been underrepresented in

American academia.

Additional Information

Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private, Catholic university offering a variety of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs for women and men established in 1895 with the mission to educate leaders to transform the world. The campus is situated on a 60-acre wooded campus in northern Baltimore, MD residential neighborhood of Homeland.

NDMU challenges women and men to strive for intellectual and professional excellence, build inclusive communities, engage in service to others, and promote social responsibility. At NDMU, we expect respect for all members of our community. We believe differences should be recognized and celebrated. When we are exposed to the experiences and perspectives of others, we are challenged to think more critically and develop a deeper understanding of the world around us.

Additional Information

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package to all employees who work at least 30 hours per week:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Retirement Plan through TIAA
• University paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy, and Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 14-16 Paid Holidays each year
• Link to Benefits Page
  
  

All Applicants Must Submit:

• Cover letter
• Salary requirements
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references
  
  

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald, Chief of Staff, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109.

For all other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at 410-532-5898 or human_resources@ndm.edu. Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO employer.