Director, Student Success & Academic Pathways

Occidental College; Firestone Park (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Director, Student Academic Success to provide strategic leadership for campus-wide academic advising, transfer pathways, and student retention initiatives. This role guides the four-year Signature Program, integrating coursework with career-connected, community-engaged, and experiential learning opportunities.

The Director will oversee advising services, mentor development, and collaboration with Academic Affairs, deans, and Student Affairs to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, or related field to position duties or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible administrative, management, and advising experience in a higher education setting (e.g., academic advising, student success, counseling, or retention).
• Three years of direct supervisory experience, including professional staff supervision and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus-wide academic advising and mentorship initiatives.
• Oversee the Signature Program integration into four-year pathways.
• Direct transfer pathways and articulation with community colleges.
• Oversee Advising Center operations, budgets, and staff development.
• Oversee advising technology platforms and data-informed interventions.

Skills

Academic advising

Student success

Data-informed initiatives

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education or Educational Leadership

Advanced degree or terminal degree (preferred)

Tools

DegreeWorks

SEAN

PAL

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Job description

Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Director, Student Academic Success to provide strategic leadership for campus-wide academic advising, transfer pathways, and student retention initiatives. This role guides the four-year Signature Program, integrating coursework with career-connected, community-engaged, and experiential learning opportunities.

The Director will oversee advising services, mentor development, and collaboration with Academic Affairs, deans, and Student Affairs to