Student Services Lead: College Readiness & Access

UofL; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville is seeking an Associate Director, Student Services to coordinate the Cardinals Rising program, helping underserved, first-generation students in grades 7–12 access college readiness resources and educational advancement opportunities.

You will partner with JCPS and other school systems, align with the Office of Access & Opportunity, and lead initiatives to remove barriers to graduation while supporting student success across campuses.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate JCPS and other school systems to identify program participants.
• Create instruments to collect data necessary to assess needs of program participants.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the program.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and advice to program participants, including creating workshops; arranging guest speakers.
• Seek out and attend professional conferences and workshops to advance the work of the program.
• Lead programs and initiatives to eliminate obstacles to degree completion.
• Participate in committees related to program development and college student readiness.
• Market and celebrate the program with UofL and JCPS staff.
• Serve as primary liaison between JCPS and UofL for this program.
• Supervise the complete employee life cycle for regular and temporary staff.

Skills

Marketing experience

Program management

Relationship building

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

University of Louisville is seeking an Associate Director, Student Services to coordinate the Cardinals Rising program, helping underserved, first-generation students in grades 7–12 access college readiness resources and educational advancement opportunities.

You will partner with JCPS and other school systems, align with the Office of Access & Opportunity, and lead initiatives to remove barriers to graduation while supporting student success across campuses.