Director, Student Success (COP)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,356 - 71,422; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Hybrid work environment

Educational benefits

Professional development

Job summary

NEOMED in Northeast Ohio seeks a Director for Student Success within the College of Pharmacy to lead student services, advising, and promotions through the PharmD program. The role partners with centralized admissions and student services, oversees budget and accreditation readiness, and develops programs that support student wellness, leadership, and success.

Starting salary range is $60,356 to $71,422, and the position offers a hybrid work environment, generous vacation, and professional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, or related field.
• Experience in student services/student affairs in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee admissions collaboration with enrollment offices to support pharmacy student recruitment.
• Supervise student services, advising, and student promotion initiatives across the College of Pharmacy.
• Oversee budget and alignment with University and College strategic plans related to student success.
• Represent the College on university committees and ensure ACPE standards for student services and admissions.

Skills

Student services

Higher education

Admissions collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in education, counseling, or related field

Job description

Director, Student Success (COP)

Position Type: Admin/Professional

Department: College of Pharmacy, Office of the Dean

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: MN10

Summary: The College of Pharmacy’s Director for Student Success is engaged with students in all phases of the process that leads to the successful completion of the PharmD degree, from admissions through graduation. The Director for Student Success works in collaboration with the university’s centralized admissions and student services offices and provides oversight of all aspects of pharmacy student affairs, including student services, student advising, and student promotion.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• Admissions: Work in collaboration with the university’s Senior Executive Director, Strategic Enrollment Initiatives and the university’s centralized admissions office, and the Assistant Dean of Admissions to assist in the pharmacy student recruitment and admissions process.
• Student Services: Serve as the first point of contact for pharmacy students with respect to student services. Work in collaboration with the university’s centralized Student Services office to ensure pharmacy students’ student services needs are addressed. Supplement the work of the centralized Student Services with extra support in early identification of struggling students, pharmacy student organizations and student leaders. Address student professionalism concerns. Serve as the student advocate for pharmacy students in academic and student conduct proceedings and guide students through the absence policies. Oversee career advising for pharmacy students. Provide oversight for the residency, fellowship, and workplace application process for pharmacy students. Provide oversight of the College’s Teaching and Learning Certificate Program. Provide support and oversight of student events. Create programming that supports student success, wellness and leadership.
• Administrative: Oversee the budget and budget request process for the Office of Student Success. Provide oversight for the completion of relevant parts of the University and College strategic plans. Represent the College on university committees related to students. Provide oversight to ensure that the college meets all Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) standards related to student services and admissions.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, or related field.
• Experience in student services/student affairs in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a pharmacy school/college.
• Prior experience in predoctoral pharmacy student affairs/student services.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, accreditation of pharmacy education programs by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Physical Requirements: Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.

Department Specific Information

Starting Salary Range: $60,356 - $71,422, commensurate with experience.

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare Coverage

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, long-term care coverage options, and life insurance.

Retirement

• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future.

Paid Time Off

• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year.

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months).
• Educational benefits with our partner universities.
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through onsite training and Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance.

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.