Assistant Director — First-Generation Student Success

Purdue University Northwest; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN seeks an Assistant Director for First-Generation Student Success to lead the First-Gen Student Success Center, supervise staff, and drive retention and engagement programs for first-generation students.

The role provides holistic advising, data-informed program assessments, and campus collaborations through committees like First-Gen Steering Committee and Navigate Care Team. Requires a Bachelor's; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum two years of professional or graduate-level experience in higher education or student success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the First-Gen Student Success Center.
• Supervise student staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and oversight.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Advising & coaching

Data-informed decision making

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN seeks an Assistant Director for First-Generation Student Success to lead the First-Gen Student Success Center, supervise staff, and drive retention and engagement programs for first-generation students.

The role provides holistic advising, data-informed program assessments, and campus collaborations through committees like First-Gen Steering Committee and Navigate Care Team. Requires a Bachelor's; Master’s preferred.