Director for Career & Student Success

Savannah Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah Technical College in Coastal Georgia seeks a Director for Career & Student Success to provide strategic leadership for student success, retention, accessibility, student support services, career development, workforce readiness, and employment initiatives.

The role supervises Student Success Coaches and coordinators, developing, implementing, and assessing programs that support persistence, completion, and equitable access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; three years of related experience in career services or student success preferred.
• Experience coordinating programs or services that support student success or career development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration and continuous improvement of student success programs that support retention, persistence, completion, and career readiness.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, training, and evaluation of Student Success Coaches.
• Oversee résumé development, interview preparation, job search assistance, networking strategies, and professional skills development programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, workforce partners, economic development organizations, and community agencies.
• Match student skills, interests, and qualifications with employment opportunities.
• Coordinate the College's career services operations and career readiness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions, employment outcomes, employer partnerships, and program activities.
• Lead strategic initiatives designed to improve student access, persistence, completion, career readiness, and post-graduation success.
• Collaboration with the Director of Student Engagement to integrate career readiness in student leadership and activities.

Skills

Leadership

Career services

Student success

Staff supervision

Employer partnerships

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Student information systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Director for Career & Student Success Agency: Savannah Technical College Job Requisition ID: JR0000007479 Shift: Any (United States of America) Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description: Join Savannah Technical College, where your career can make a difference! As a leading provider of technical education and workforce development in Coastal Georgia, Savannah Tech is dedicated to transforming lives, expanding opportunities, and preparing tomorrow’s workforce. Serving Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties, our faculty and staff play a vital role in supporting student success and strengthening our communities. Whether you’re an experienced educator, industry professional, or administrative specialist, there’s a place for your talents at Savannah Tech. Make a splash in your career. Become our next Otter!

Position: Director for Career & Student Success

Director Responsibilities

The Director of Career & Student Success provides strategic leadership for the College's student success, retention, accessibility, student support services, career development, workforce readiness, and employment initiatives. The position oversees the College's comprehensive student success model by providing direct supervision of Student Success Coaches, the Coordinator of Accessibility and Retention, and the Coordinator of Student Support Services. The Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing programs and services that support student persistence, completion, equitable access, engagement, and successful career placement.

The Director serves as the College's lead administrator for career services, student success coaching, accessibility services, retention initiatives, and student support programs. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners, the Director ensures students receive coordinated academic, career, and personal support services that remove barriers to success and promote achievement from enrollment through graduation and employment. This position provides leadership for institutional retention strategies, accessibility compliance, early alert interventions, employer engagement, workforce partnerships, and data-informed student success initiatives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Student Success Leadership

Assist in the administration and continuous improvement of student success programs that support retention, persistence, completion, and career readiness. Provide leadership and support for student success initiatives and intervention strategies. Monitor student success metrics and recommend strategies to improve outcomes. Collaborate with academic departments and student services personnel to address barriers to student achievement. Support institutional efforts focused on student retention, graduation, and workforce readiness. Provide strategic oversight of institutional accessibility services, retention initiatives, student support programs, and early alert intervention efforts. Coordinate the development and implementation of data-informed strategies that improve student persistence, completion, and equitable access to educational opportunities. Ensure compliance with ADA, Section 504, FERPA, TCSG policies, and other applicable federal and state regulations related to student services and accessibility.

Supervision of Student Success Coaches

Provide direct supervision, coaching, training, and evaluation of Student Success Coaches. Ensure consistent delivery of academic advising, career coaching, and student support services. Coordinate proactive outreach initiatives for students who may be at risk of academic difficulty or withdrawal. Review case management records, student action plans, and intervention activities. Promote a student-centered culture focused on accountability, service, and student achievement.

Supervision of Student Support Services Personnel

Provide direct supervision, leadership, coaching, professional development, and performance evaluation for Student Success Coaches, the Coordinator of Accessibility and Retention, and the Coordinator of Student Support Services. Ensure coordinated delivery of student success, retention, accessibility, intervention, and support services across the institution. Provide oversight of accessibility services, accommodation processes, compliance activities, retention initiatives, early alert programs, and student support interventions. Establish priorities, goals, assessment measures, and service standards for Student Success Coaching, Accessibility and Retention, and Student Support Services functions. Utilize student success, accessibility, retention, and support services data to evaluate effectiveness, identify service gaps, and drive continuous improvement efforts. Foster collaboration among Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Services, faculty, staff, and community agencies to ensure integrated support for students. Lead strategic initiatives designed to improve student access, persistence, completion, career readiness, and post-graduation success.

Career Services Administration

Coordinate the College's career services operations and career readiness initiatives. Assist students with career exploration, career assessments, career planning, and occupational decision-making. Oversee résumé development, interview preparation, job search assistance, networking strategies, and professional skills development programs. Develop and maintain career readiness resources and training materials. Support graduates and students in securing employment opportunities aligned with their educational goals.

Employer Relations and Workforce Partnerships

Develop and maintain relationships with employers, workforce partners, economic development organizations, and community agencies. Coordinate employer recruiting activities, internship opportunities, apprenticeships, and work-based learning experiences. Organize career fairs, hiring events, employer information sessions, and networking opportunities. Maintain employer databases and employment opportunity resources for students and graduates. Promote Savannah Technical College graduates as a talented workforce resource for regional employers.

Career Placement and Workforce Readiness

Match student skills, interests, and qualifications with employment opportunities. Monitor placement outcomes and support initiatives that increase graduate employment rates. Assist students with workforce preparation activities and professional development opportunities. Maintain current knowledge of labor market trends and workforce demands. Promote experiential learning opportunities that support career readiness and successful employment transitions.

Collaboration with Student Engagement

Partner with the Director of Student Engagement to integrate career readiness into student leadership, engagement, and co-curricular programs. Support student engagement events, orientation programs, leadership development initiatives, and student success programming. Collaborate on activities that strengthen student belonging, persistence, and campus involvement. Assist student organizations and honor societies with professional development and career preparation programming.

Assessment, Reporting, and Compliance

Maintain accurate records of student interactions, employment outcomes, employer partnerships, and program activities. Prepare reports related to career services, placement rates, retention, and student success outcomes. Utilize data to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Ensure compliance with FERPA, TCSG policies, and institutional procedures. Participate in professional development activities and workforce development initiatives. Represent the College at community, workforce, and employer events. Serve on institutional committees and workgroups as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Student success coaching and advising. Career development and workforce readiness. Staff supervision and team development. Employer partnership development. Relationship building and collaboration. Oral and written communication. Organizational and project management skills. Data analysis and assessment. Problem-solving and decision-making. Event and program coordination. Student retention and persistence strategies. Knowledge of labor market and workforce trends. Proficiency with student information systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office applications. Commitment to student-centered service and inclusive excellence. Leadership of accessibility, retention, and student support services programs. Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, FERPA, and student services compliance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field; and three (3) years of related experience in career services, advising, counseling, workforce development, student success, student affairs, or a related field; and experience coordinating programs, projects, or services that support student success or career development.

Position Purpose

The Director of Career & Student Success provides strategic leadership for the College's student success, accessibility, retention, student support, and career development initiatives. Through direct supervision of Student Success Coaches, the Coordinator of Accessibility and Retention, and the Coordinator of Student Support Services, the Director ensures the delivery of integrated services that promote student access, engagement, persistence, completion, workforce readiness, and employment success.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Georgia State Government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Candidate may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.