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Saint Joseph's University · 2 months ago

Director, Degree Completion Programs

positionPhiladelphia - Hawk Hill
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$77K/yr - $85K/yr

Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution committed to diversity and inclusion. The Director of Degree Completion Programs is responsible for overseeing the university's bachelor's degree completion programs, collaborating with various departments to enhance student success and program development.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a central point of contact for Degree Completion students for the duration of their time in the program, coordinating academic support and student success needs key offices across campus
Serve as a liaison to the Office of the Registrar for transcript evaluation and in support of Credit for Prior Learning evaluations
Lead the development of admissions and recruitment strategy for degree completion programs, and collaborate with Marketing and Communications, Enrollment Management and others to align outreach and messaging and execute that strategy. This may include representing the university at recruitment events, planning and executing admitted students events and other yield activities, and welcoming new students during orientations
Collaborate with Enrollment Management in the use of Slate to use data to inform recruitment strategies
Serve as the primary Phi Theta Kappa liaison for transfer recruitment
Analyze reports to track student progress and provide an active presence throughout the year for students and advisors
Collaborate with department chairs on the courses offerings and schedule planning for all degree completion programs
Assure degree completion program compliance with university policies and procedures regarding credit for prior learning and block transfer
Oversee a comprehensive advising and retention strategy for degree completion students in collaboration with the Advising Support Center
Lead initiatives focused on supporting and strengthening degree completion programs and support services
Identify and prioritize online course development needs for degree completion programs
Participate as an active member of professional organizations dedicated to adult and continuing education
Administer program records and submit periodic progress reports/data to the Provost, Deans and others as requested
Work with Department Chairs to ensure degree completion sections of the Academic Catalog are accurate and updated
Coordinate and communicate selection of Charlotte Newcombe Scholarship recipients, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society inductees and scholarship recipients, and departmental awards
Contribute to the semesterly review of student academic standing and communicate decisions related to probation, suspension, and dismissal
Participate in securing external partnerships to create enrollment pipelines or develop new continuing education programs
Serve on several University committees to represent the interests of degree completion students and programs
Represent and advocate for degree completion programs to internal (e.g. university leadership and MarComm) and external (e.g. foundations and honor societies) constituencies

Qualification

Higher education administrationSlate CRMDegree completion programsEllucian BannerStudent recruitmentAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Master's degree plus advanced experience in higher education administration or equivalent related work
Attention to detail and ability to work independently with strategic insight as well as in a team atmosphere where strong collaborative relationships are important
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects to achieve goals
Experience with Slate CRM, Ellucian Banner, or other CRM/Student Information Systems and the ability to quickly learn high performance database structure
Creativity and initiative to articulate and advance program
Positive work ethic, professional attitude, strong commitment to support the University's mission and the ability to adapt to changing situations

Preferred

Exceptional leadership, planning, problem solving, and analytical skills
Demonstrated understanding of and experience in degree completion / online programs
Understanding of competitive student recruitment and retention and ability to track data-driven enrollment trends
Previous supervisory experience

Company

Saint Joseph's University

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Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive, educational experience.
dateFounded in 1927
location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.sju.edu/academics/haub-school-business

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