Summer Director

South College; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Online/remote work option

Job summary

South College seeks a Director of Student Services to provide strategic leadership and daily oversight of student services, advising, and retention efforts. You will supervise Student Success Advisors/Mentors, implement proactive advising, and coordinate cross-department initiatives to foster student success and persistence.

You will oversee registration, degree planning, orientation, and collaboration with Financial Aid, Admissions, Library, and Bookstore, while guiding interventions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Higher Education or Student Services.
• Experience supervising advisors/mentors and coordinating advising programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for student services and retention initiatives.
• Supervise and coach Student Success Advisors/Mentors; ensure ongoing training.
• Lead retention programs, document interventions, and report on outcomes.
• Oversee student registration, academic progress tracking, and degree planning.
• Coordinate Welcome Sessions and orientation for new/reentry students (online and on-campus).
• Collaborate with Financial Aid, Admissions, Library, and Bookstore to support student success.
• Monitor SAP appeals processes and ensure policy adherence.
• Deliver academic workshops with faculty and staff; promote student development.
• Organize campus events to enhance engagement, safety, and well-being.

Skills

Leadership

Student services

Collaboration

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Director of Student Services

Medical, Dental, Vision

~Online

Director of Student Services Description

The Director of Student Services provides strategic leadership, daily oversight, and cross-departmental coordination to foster a student-centered experience that supports academic success, engagement, and retention. The Director is responsible for the supervision of Student Success Advisors/Mentors and the implementation of proactive advising, academic monitoring, and retention strategies.

Hire, train, supervise, and coach Student Success Advisors (SSAs)/Mentors, providing regular feedback and continuous training on advising practices, academic programs, and institutional policies.

Lead campus retention initiatives, including chairing the Retention Committee and managing the At-Risk Student Monitoring process with timely documentation and outreach.

Oversee accurate student registration processes, academic progress tracking, and quarterly degree plan reviews aligned with institutional and cohort goals.

Coordinate new student Welcome Sessions (on-campus and virtual) and ensure all new and reentry students complete the required online Orientation course.

Foster effective collaboration with departments such as Financial Aid, Admissions, Library, and Bookstore to support student success.

Track student academic progress and guide interventions to support goal achievement and retention.

Assist with notifying students of satisfactory academic progress (SAP) appeals and ensure accurate documentation and policy adherence.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to deliver academic workshops on topics such as time management, test anxiety, and study strategies.

Lead and support community-building initiatives that enhance persistence, belonging, and student development.

Collect, analyze, and report on Student Services data (weekly, quarterly, annually) to assess effectiveness and guide improvements.

Recommend and implement strategies for improving advising, retention, and overall student support based on data and institutional priorities.

Oversee student support services including disability accommodations, Title IX compliance, student conduct, and community resource referrals.

Chair or support the Student Advisory Committee and manage student communication and feedback channels (e.g., surveys, newsletters).

Supervise academic support services such as tutoring, the Writing Lab, and Tutor.com, and chair or support the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Committee.

Organize campus community events that enhance student engagement, safety, and well-being.

Provide individualized career advising, including resume development, interview preparation, and job readiness coaching.

Collaborate with academic programs to track graduate employment outcomes and document placement data.

Serve as a liaison for alumni engagement by ensuring the campus is effectively represented across relevant platform(s) through strategic content creation and timely posts.

Earned bachelor’s degree required (Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred).

Master’s degree (Higher Education, Counseling or a related field) preferred.

Minimum 5 years relevant experience required (Higher Education, Student Services, Academic Advising or a related area).

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