Cotulla Education · 22 hours ago
Director of Student Success
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $92K/yr
5+ years expCotulla Education is dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. The Director of Student Success will lead teams to ensure high-quality student support, drive retention strategies, and oversee certification readiness and job placement efforts.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead and manage Student Services and Career Services teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality student support
Drive student retention and persistence strategies using proactive outreach, coaching, and data-informed interventions
Oversee certification readiness, ensuring students complete required academic and FAA certification milestones prior to graduation and ensure timely program completion and graduation clearance
Lead career readiness and job placement efforts, monitoring placement metrics and employer engagement
Partner with Academics, campus leadership, and corporate teams to align strategy and improve outcomes
Monitor and report performance metrics related to retention, certification, graduation, and placement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of leadership experience in Student Services, Career Services, Student Success, or related education support roles OR 3+ years in aviation education leadership
Proven people management experience
Demonstrated success improving retention, certification completion, and job placement outcomes
Experience working in metrics-driven, performance-focused environments
Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a strong plus
Benefits
401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy Health, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options.
Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions.
Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance.
Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources for personal and professional support.
Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with financial support for further education.
Company
Cotulla Education
At Cotulla, we’re building a revolution in workforce education.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase