Job description
Sparkill, NY
St. Thomas Aquinas College invites applications for the position of Director, Student Success. The Director of Student Success, reporting to the Dean, leads initiatives to support student achievement and retention through academic advising, targeted interventions, and strategic programming. This role oversees academic recovery processes, probation support, advising services, and staff supervision while collaborating across the College to ensure student success.
Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
- Oversee, develop, and improve the Academic Recovery Process and probation support classes (e.g., Study Skills 099).
- Manage the Academic Alert System and Navigate platform to track and respond to at-risk students.
- Provide academic advising and support counseling for students in need, ensuring accurate curriculum guidance.
- Coordinate placement processes for math, writing, and language courses to ensure proper course alignment.
- Supervise professional staff, including associate/assistant directors, the Writing Program Coordinator, and tutors.
- Partner with Admissions to recruit and onboard students, including leading the STAR Program for underprepared freshmen.
- Lead components of STAC 101, STAC 099, Registration Fairs, and Spartan Journey Orientation.
- Serve on committees such as CARE and Academic Standards to address academic and student support issues.
- Track, analyze, and report on student progress, probation outcomes, and retention trends.
- Facilitate major changes, off-campus course requests, and curriculum evaluations for new students.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Personnel Administration, or related field preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and successfully with a diverse student body.
- Strong written and oral communication skills required.
- Experience working in college student retention programming is desirable.
- Flexibility and a sense of humor are highly desirable.
- Strong ability to utilize available workplace technology to enhance the work environment. MS Excel, Google Applications, Virtual Platforms, etc.
Salary:
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000. When extending job offers, St. Thomas Aquinas College carefully considers factors such as (but not limited to) the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s experience and education, essential skills, internal peer equity, budget constraints, and market trends. The provided rate reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.
St. Thomas Aquinas College does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or expression, disability, age, religion, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other legally-protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with State and with Federal law, including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
For more information, please contact:
EEO, Section 504/ADA and Title IX Compliance Officer
125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976
845-398-4044
How to apply
Please send the following materials electronically to Mr. Vincent Crapanzano, St. Thomas Aquinas College at [email protected]: a cover letter addressing the applicant’s credentials and experience as they relate to the position; resume or curriculum vitae; and names, email addresses and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Please note: Internal candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview.
