Hilltop Scholars Director: Leadership & Community Impact

Southern Methodist University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University is seeking a Director of the Hilltop Scholars Program to provide strategic and operational leadership for program development, delivery, and growth on campus.

You will design a high-impact student experience focused on service, character formation, leadership, and a faculty-led curriculum, while coordinating recruitment, onboarding, progress, and degree completion.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required; Doctorate is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in student programming or university setting desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication with a customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Hilltop Scholars Program.
• Develop and sustain relationships with Hilltop Scholars from entry through graduation.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic partners to support courses and curriculum.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and orientation for incoming scholars.
• Monitor student progress and program outcomes; manage budget and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Slate

Education

Master's degree required

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Slate

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Southern Methodist University is seeking a Director of the Hilltop Scholars Program to provide strategic and operational leadership for program development, delivery, and growth on campus.

You will design a high-impact student experience focused on service, character formation, leadership, and a faculty-led curriculum, while coordinating recruitment, onboarding, progress, and degree completion.