Student Development Manager

Palm Beach State College; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Generous time off

Hybrid/remote opportunities

Professional development

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking a Student Development Manager to lead advising staff and oversee student retention programs across pathways. You will guide, train, and evaluate teams, collaborate with academic and career units, and design training materials to improve student success.

The role requires a master’s degree in higher education or related field, 4 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. A hybrid work arrangement with occasional travel is offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, college counseling, or related field.
• Four years of related experience in advising or student services.
• Knowledge of FERPA, state higher education statutes and rules.
• Experience with advising platforms such as Workday Student.
• Strong written and verbal communication and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to advising staff and projects.
• Oversee designated pathways coordination, implementation and evaluation of student retention programs.
• Advise students on courses, testing, prerequisites, and major selection.
• Prepare required reports and design training materials for presentations.
• Travel to training workshops and professional events as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of advising practices and university policies.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Tools

Workday Student

Advising platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team!What We OfferAt Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.About this roleResponsible for providing leadership, guidance, quality assurance, and direction to advising staff and projects. Works closely with the academic and career communities to support guided pathways. Oversees designated pathways coordination, implementation and evaluation of student retention programs. Provides student program expertise to staff; researches and resolves student complaints.What a day of a Student Development Manager looks like:Guides, leads, reviews, verifies, observes, and manages the work of people reporting directly and indirectly to you. Monitors and evaluates the performance of your employees.Performs process improvement and efficiency analysis to provide exceptional service, identifies opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings, and implements improvements to benefit the student experience.Identifies areas of weakness or need for improvements then builds and implements solutions that align with processes and strategies while positioning professional advising staff to work with faculty to support student’s needs.Administers, manages and coordinates one or more advising programs and events. Evaluates the unit relative to its mission and suggest ways services may be refined. Maintains an advising caseload within designated pathway, as needed.Models behaviors in the program that result in establishing and maintaining a positive, respectful, appropriate environment.Advises students as to course of study, particular course offerings, necessary testing, and prerequisites. Assists them in selection of a major or program, course selections, assignments, scheduling, and placement.Reviews transcripts of transfer students for the purpose of course placement. Assists in understanding educational, personal, and occupational strengths and limitations.Provides information to the public, students, and staff regarding programs and services of a department, campus, or College. Advises students on college related matters.Prepares required reports for various internal and external requests. Designs and creates training content and materials for topic presentations.Maintains current knowledge of field or profession. Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings and professional events outside of college locations, as needed.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:Education and Experience:Master’s degree in higher education, college counseling, or related field of studyFour years of related experienceKnowledge of:Microsoft Office Professional or similar applicationFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), state statutes, and rules of higher educationAdvising and student retention platformsSkilled in:Motivating employees to apply the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goalsAttention to detail while maintaining effective time and task managementResearch and data analysis to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations and plans of actionAbility to:Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the publicOrganize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectivenessEffectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of serviceTravel to other campus locationsLicenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:Regular physical attendance requiredValid Florida driver’s licenseSome periods throughout the year will require extended work hours including nights, weekends, and college closuresPreferred, but not a must:Education and Experience:Experience with Workday StudentExperience with the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education and implementing best practicesSupervisory experienceKnowledge of:NACADA Core Values for Advising or Career Readiness CompetenciesAbility:Bilingual speakingLicenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:National Certified Counselor (NCC)Work Environment and Physical Demand - FrequencyReach and grasp objects. - OccasionallyRepetitive movement of wrists, hands, fingers. - DailyStand for extended periods of time. - DailyUse of video display terminal. - DailyReceive and understand information through oral and written communication. - DailyProofread and check documents for accuracy. - DailyInteraction with general public. - DailyOperate a motor vehicle. - OccasionallyWork a fluctuating work schedule. - OccasionallyThis job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.The minimum base pay for this position starts at $57,778.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.This position is open until filled with an initial review date of September 14, 2026.Wait, there is more!Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.Application DeadlineThis position is open until filled