Assistant Director of CBE Student Success (FA048)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Life & Long-Term care insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Educational benefits

Fitness center membership

Job summary

Longwood University is seeking an Assistant Director of CBE Student Success to support academic advising, employer engagement, and event operations on campus in Farmville, VA.

The role focuses on helping students navigate academic and professional pathways, strengthening employer relationships, and coordinating programs that advance student success and career readiness. Requires a bachelor’s degree and strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising on degree requirements, major, career exploration, and graduation progress.
• Develop advising programs, workshops, and student success initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to support retention and graduation.
• Support data collection, reporting, and assessment for advising outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Office technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Banner system

Job description

Location: Farmville, VA Category: Administrative/Professional Job Type: Exempt

Job Description:

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.

Job 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.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. The anticipated salary range for this position will be $45,000 to $50,000 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or [e-mail].

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/ .

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