Director of Student Affairs - Online

Summary

The Director of Student Affairs leads the development and execution of student success and persistence initiatives across Carrington College. This role focuses on supporting at-promise student populations, enhancing student services, and improving persistence and graduation outcomes. The Director collaborates with faculty, academic coaches, and campus leaders to create a student-centered culture that promotes engagement and achievement.

Compensation

The starting pay range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 annually.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Data Analysis

• Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive retention and student success initiatives aligned with the College's strategic plan.
• Develop systems to track, analyze, and report on retention, attrition, persistence, and graduation data.
• Conduct research and analysis of industry best practices in student success and retention across private, and for-profit sectors.
• Provide data-driven intervention strategies and recommendations to college and campus leadership.

Student Success and Intervention Programs

• Identify at-promise student populations and develop targeted early intervention programs and support services.
• Monitor performance of at-promise students and coordinate appropriate support programs and workshops.
• Evaluate and audit the new student onboarding experience, including New Student Orientation and First Module Success rates.
• Create and maintain referral systems to connect students with appropriate college resources.
• Develop student services strategies and initiatives that directly support improved graduation and placement rates.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Oversight of the Student Affairs ticketing system, ensuring compliance with all external compliance standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinate training and professional development with Campus Presidents/Director