Executive Director, Student Success & First Year Foundations

Executive Director, Student Success & First Year Foundations About the Company Well-known private research university IndustryHospital & Health Care TypeNon Profit Founded1925 Employees5001-10,000 Categories EducationColleges & UniversitiesUniversity of Miami Specialties educationuniversitycareersundergraduateresearchgraduatecollegeschoolmiamihigher edinnovationdegreessportsfootballfacultystaffstudentsdiversitynewsinclusionacademicand academia About the Role The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead student success initiatives that support undergraduate retention, persistence, and graduation. Responsibilities include designing and evaluating advocacy, onboarding, mentoring, and risk-intervention programs; supervising staff; and overseeing program budgets and student-success technologies. The role uses institutional data and predictive analytics to develop effective interventions, while partnering with students, faculty, and staff to strengthen a culture of student success. Additional duties include overseeing withdrawal processes, coordinating professional development and events, conducting benchmarking, and ensuring programs meet applicable compliance and internal-control requirements. Candidates must have a master’s degree in a relevant field; a Ph.D. is preferred, along with at least seven years of relevant experience. Required capabilities include knowledge of business and management principles, proficiency with CRM and student information systems, learning management systems, Power BI, Excel, and AI strategies, and the ability to manage and evaluate operations. The role also requires skill in setting strategic goals, planning and delegating work, and leading, developing, and training staff. Hiring Manager TitleSenior Associate Dean for Student Success Functions Education/Academic Administration