Assistant Director of CBE Student Success

Longwood University; Farmville (VA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Longwood University seeks applicants for the Assistant Director of CBE Student Success (FA048) in the College of Business and Economics (CBE). The Assistant Director for CBE Student Success will support academic advising, employer engagement, and event operations.

This role helps students navigate academic and professional pathways, strengthens relationships with employers, and coordinates programs that advance student success and career readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communication, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, employers, and external partners.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and learning Banner system.

Responsabilités

• Provide academic advising to students on degree requirements, majors, and career exploration.
• Coordinate planning and execution of events for CBE Student Success and related centers.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to support student retention and graduation.
• Assist with expense reports and vendor invoicing for events and programs.
• Support onboarding programs and student success initiatives.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Experience in higher education or advising (preferred)

Outils

Banner system

Description du poste

Longwood University seeks applicants for the Assistant Director of CBE Student Success (FA048) in the College of Business and Economics (CBE). The Assistant Director for CBE Student Success will support academic advising, employer engagement, and event operations. This role is responsible for helping students navigate academic and professional pathways, strengthening relationships with employers, and coordinating programs and events that advance student success and career readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

College of Business and Economics Student Advising:

• Provide academic advising to students regarding degree requirements, major and career exploration, course selection, academic policies, and progress toward graduation.
• Help develop and implement advising programs, workshops, and student success initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, academic departments, student services, and campus partners to support student retention and graduation.
• Support data collection, reporting, and assessment efforts related to advising outcomes and student success.
• Assist with student onboarding programs such as orientation, CBE first-year experience course, and other activities.
• Manage academic honor society for the college.

CBE Student Success and McGaughy Internship and Professional Development Center Events and Administrative Support:

• Coordinate planning and execution of signature events for CBE Student Success and McGaughy Internship and Professional Development Center.
• Assist with event and program communications, marketing development and distribution.
• Verify and submit expense reports and invoices for events and programs
• Work with potential employers, campus partners, and community members to plan and execute professional development and student success events.
• Maintain and order inventory for teams

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communication, or any related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, employers, and external partners.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and ability to learn the Banner system in a short period of time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience advising or supporting undergraduate students in a higher education setting, particularly in academic advising, internships, career services, student success, or employer relations is preferred.
• Experience planning and coordinating student-focused programs, career events, employer engagement activities, or professional development initiatives.