Join the Valencia College team

We are looking for an innovative leader to guide and support student success initiatives across our region. As the Director of Student Success, you will play a key role in shaping and advancing coaching strategies, collaborating closely with college leadership to implement systems that drive student achievement and engagement.

As the Director of Student Success, you will lead a large regional team focused on delivering impactful academic coaching and student support services. You’ll serve as the central point of contact for faculty and staff, providing strategic guidance to ensure student success initiatives are effectively implemented.   In this position you will have the opportunity to design, implement and present academic coaching processes. In collaboration with college leadership, you’ll also develop and refine a coaching curriculum designed to support student progression, retention, and graduation. 

To learn more about our advising services and student success, please click here.

Recognized as one of "The Great Colleges to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, we understand the importance of fostering a collaborative environment that fosters collaboration and creativity and achieving a true work/life balance.

If you would like to assist in fulfilling an everlasting promise to our employees, students, and our community, please complete and submit an online application along with a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions 
• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity in academic advising/student success coaching or related area 
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research, interpret and apply information that supports decision making
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage audiences and lead group discussions or trainings.

Valencia’s Total Rewards package features:

• Medical, Dental benefits and life insurance premiums
• Generous paid time off – vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) membership
• YMCA membership benefits
• Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and so much more….

If you would like to assist in fulfilling an everlasting promise to our employees, students, and our community, please complete and submit an online application along with a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position at: https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/38783

Salary: 66,939 - $75,642

Closing Date: 06/02/2025

Valencia College is an equal opportunity institution. We provide equal opportunity for employment and educational services to all.

About Valencia College

The winner of the inaugural Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Valencia College is one of the largest community colleges in Florida, teaching more than 63,000 students annually.But it's our quality of education, not size, that truly makes us great. Our Honors program is viewed by the National Collegiate and Southern Regional Honors Council as one of the exemplary programs in the nation. The Orlando Sentinel dubbed our fine-arts faculty one of the best in the region, and director Steven Spielberg called our film program one of the best anywhere. But the opinions that matter most are those of our students, and 92% say we met or exceeded their expectations on overall quality of education.We strive to ensure that equal access to higher education belongs to everyone, because the future does, too.We stand in the gap between what is and what can be. We pave a path to true potential. Whether it’s helping students land a dream job or continue on to the university of their dreams, we do everything in our power to make that possible for each and every one of our students.Recognized as one of “The Great Colleges to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, we understand the im...portance of fostering a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork, creativity and the achievement of a true work/life balance.At Valencia College, it’s more than just a job. We’re committed to helping our students reach their full potential by providing them with the right opportunities, the right tools and the right support. And that begins with recruiting the right talent.We seek leaders. Inspirers. Motivators. Educational enthusiasts, passionate optimists and experienced realists. Individuals who not only believe in our students, but will help our students believe in themselves.Valencia College has five area locations as well as a Downtown Center and Criminal Justice Institute, all conveniently located throughout Central Florida and easily accessible by local freeways, expressways, and surface streets. But the convenient commute is just part of the appeal. With beautiful year-round weather, endless entertainment and dining options, and world-famous attractions, there's no shortage of incredible ways to spend your spare time

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