CARES Director Associate

This role will provide leadership and support to the Executive Director of CARES First-Generation to establish connections and promote services that will assist William C. Parker (WCP) Scholars in their persistence to degree completion. This position will oversee the strategic and operational leadership of the William C. Parker programs in the CARES First-Generation unit, including managing budgets, operations, program delivery, and assessment. This role focuses on enhancing the success of William C. Parker (WCP) Scholars by coordinating academic support services, monitoring student progress, and fostering engagement through data-driven decision-making and innovative programming. The Associate Director supervises professional staff that oversee Parker Scholars, providing mentorship, evaluation, and professional development while ensuring compliance with university policies. Additionally, they will oversee a caseload of Parker scholars, collaborate with stakeholders, and analyze student data to inform programming and retention strategies.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a diverse community of learners in achieving success.