Director of Student Success and Advising Tarrant County College District
Posting Number: F006230 Position Status: Full Time Assignment Length: This field only applies to Faculty Grant Funded: No Category: APT Class Code: 12 Starting Pay: $84,321 Location: TCC Connect Department: CN Student Success & Advising
Job Summary: Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Director of Student Success and Advising is responsible for leading staff and sustaining a student-ready culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, excellence, and integrity in student development, enrollment management, academic advising, and campus engagement. In collaboration with the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Director provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for student support services as well as promotes initiatives that enable the delivery of effective and quality service to students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Performance Requirements*
Assists and advises the Vice President of Student Affairs regarding students, personnel, or resource management concerns in a timely manner, while also being responsible for the strategic planning and operational management of offices and staff within the department
Oversees the operation and delivery of student success programs and activities to include academic advising
Provides interpretation, oversight, and guidance in implementing student support programs to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations
Collaborates with academic support services, faculty, academic leadership, and campus leadership to develop strategies that demonstrate an inclusive and equitable learning community for all special populations to positively impact enrollment, retention, completion, and increase student satisfaction
Establishes, monitors, and reports on measurable outcomes of student support activities and early and targeted interventions and remediation initiatives
Coordinates efforts with Academic Affairs to monitor the utilization of academic support services and resources
Manages departmental budgets and institutional effectiveness plans
Serves on CARE Team, the college behavior intervention team
Provides leadership in emergency and crisis situations, including communications to senior and executive level staff.
Provides leadership and guidance in the analysis, creation, and interpretation of student policies and procedures; reviews and recommends policies and procedures in adherence with State and Federal law
Evaluates emerging assistive technologies and trains and develops the team as appropriate
General Supervision and Management
Manages department budget, student learning assessment, advising, student success, and enrollment management activities; recommends staff appointment, professional development, and evaluation in adherence to college policy and procedures.
Provides leadership, supervision, and evaluation for assigned administrative and professional-level direct reports; develops and implements training and training materials; provides guidance and support concerning personal and professional development
Service Excellence
Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Supervision Works under the general supervision of the Vice President of Student Affairs
*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Experience with retention programs at the college or university level
Experience working remotely supporting a college or university
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
Knowledge of theories of student development, student engagement, student success and career development
Knowledge of current practices in student affairs and higher education to include proper methods and resources for compliance, disabilities covered under ADA, student disciplinary actions and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Knowledge of strategic enrollment management principles and best practices in student affairs
Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
Ability to delegate work appropriately to faculty and staff to meet College and campus deliverables
Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.