Associate Director, Student Services & College Readiness

University of Louisville; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville seeks an Associate Director of Student Services to coordinate the Cardinals Rising program, supporting underserved, first-generation students from middle school through high school. The role will involve collaboration with JCPS, data collection for needs assessment, and development of workshops to promote college readiness and financial wellness.

The position emphasizes leadership, partnership across campus, and driving initiatives to help students overcome barriers to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with four years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience in program management, including planning and assessing program effectiveness.
• Proven track record of building strong relationships on and off campus.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and coaching staff.
• Fundraising experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Cardinal Rising program and serve as liaison between UofL Cultural and Equity Center and Student Success Center.
• Lead and develop programs and initiatives to improve college readiness and degree progression.
• Collaborate with JCPS and other school systems to recruit program participants.
• Create data collection instruments to assess participant needs.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations and organize workshops with guest speakers from higher education and industry.
• Participate in committees related to program development and college readiness.
• Supervise full employee life cycle for regular and temporary staff.

Skills

Program management experience

Relationship building

Supervising/mentoring

Fundraising experience

Marketing and sales experience

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

University of Louisville seeks an Associate Director of Student Services to coordinate the Cardinals Rising program, supporting underserved, first-generation students from middle school through high school. The role will involve collaboration with JCPS, data collection for needs assessment, and development of workshops to promote college readiness and financial wellness.

The position emphasizes leadership, partnership across campus, and driving initiatives to help students overcome barriers to