Assistant Director, Student Support & Grants Operations

Kids for the Future; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Vincennes University seeks an Assistant Director to help manage the Blazers Achieve Student Success Services program, focusing on outcome-driven operations and supervision of peer mentors. You will coach students and staff, supporting a diverse population and ensuring alignment with grant and college goals.

The role requires collaboration with the Director, handling outreach, recruitment, intake, and instructional activities such as the SSS University Experience class.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Front line communication: Answer and assist; direct other calls and questions.
• Provide educational services, mentoring, and coaching to underrepresented populations.
• Assist Director with recruitment and follow-up with participants.
• Assist participants in completing postsecondary forms (transcripts, FAFSA, scholarships).
• Collaborate on grant services/activities, some evenings, to meet objectives.
• Develop and evaluate plans to assess grant activities and data for APR.
• Assist with student intake during START VUs, including some Saturdays.
• Develop/instruct SSS University Experience class (SSKL 006).
• Coordinate team professional development to stay current in the field.
• Provide support and guidance for direct reports; assist with onboarding/trainings.
• Ensure alignment with grant and college goals; report alterations to Director.
• Monitor student progress and coach life skills; connect to campus resources.
• Analyze early warning alerts and contact students.
• Supervise/evaluate Peer Mentors/Tutors.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Confidential information

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Vincennes University seeks an Assistant Director to help manage the Blazers Achieve Student Success Services program, focusing on outcome-driven operations and supervision of peer mentors. You will coach students and staff, supporting a diverse population and ensuring alignment with grant and college goals.

The role requires collaboration with the Director, handling outreach, recruitment, intake, and instructional activities such as the SSS University Experience class.