Program Lead, Kessler Scholars & Student Success

Brown University; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University seeks an Assistant Director for the Kessler Scholars Program within the U‑FLi Student Center. This role leads day‑to‑day operations, manages multi‑year grant support, and steers the program’s growth from a 20‑student pilot to a 4‑year cohort engaging 80+ scholars through graduation.

The role serves as Brown’s primary institutional representative for the Kessler Scholars Collaborative, ensuring program compliance, donor stewardship, and national leadership through partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education program administration, development advising, and grant/budget management.
• Experience working with undocumented, low‑income, and first‑generation college students in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day operations for the Kessler Scholars Program.
• Ensure grant compliance and donor stewardship for the program.
• Serve as liaison to Academic Advising Deans, Campus Life, and University partners to align student support.

Skills

Leadership experience

Developmental advising

Grant management

Budget management

Cross‑unit collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Brown University seeks an Assistant Director for the Kessler Scholars Program within the U‑FLi Student Center. This role leads day‑to‑day operations, manages multi‑year grant support, and steers the program’s growth from a 20‑student pilot to a 4‑year cohort engaging 80+ scholars through graduation.

The role serves as Brown’s primary institutional representative for the Kessler Scholars Collaborative, ensuring program compliance, donor stewardship, and national leadership through partnerships