Director, Student Transitions

Director, Student Transitions

Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of a Director, Student Transitions to join our team of exceptional employees. The Director, Student Transitions is responsible for coordinating and providing leadership for the successful conceptualization and implementation of an integrated first-year experience program for the College, provides leadership, management, and administration for all Student Transition programs, education, and trainings including, but not limited to, New Student Welcome, Orientation, First Generation initiatives, non-traditional student, high risk student initiatives, and other related programs. This position also assists with Cornerstone course co-curricular programming, new student programming and orientation, and other programs, such as Guided Pathways, related to student enrollment, retention and graduation for all FSW students.

The Director strives to meet the needs of first year and/or high-risk students; enhances service to student transition programs to enhance student success and transition; and provides direction to College-wide, cross-functional efforts to promote student learning, persistence, retention, and academic success for all students.

This position reports to the Assistant Vice President, Student Success and collaborates closely with the Director of Student Engagement, Enrollment Services, faculty, staff, and students. The Director, Student Transitions will implement a systematic and comprehensive approach which includes programming, education, recognition events, and implementation of educational opportunities with Student Transitions for first generation, new, and high-risk students at FSW. This position will be required to work some nights and weekends.

To see the complete job description, visit: https://www.fsw.edu/viewdocs/doc/365549

The ideal candidate will have:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in student personnel services, educational leadership, higher education administration, or related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time professional work experience in a student-centered area within a higher education setting. Appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Strong leadership skills and a working knowledge of effective decision-making and conflict resolution techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating similar programs in an institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of event planning for large-scale programs with requisite organizational and analytical skills.
• Personal and educational philosophy compatible with the goals, objectives, and mission of the College.

FSW Employee Benefits feature:

• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to meet your needs
• Generous paid time off includes vacation, sick, personal, holidays, and winter & spring breaks
• Florida retirement membership (FRS)
• Educational and professional development opportunities for you and your dependents

Annual Salary: $62,500.00

Apply: https://jobs.silkroad.com/FSWSC/fswsccareerssilkroadcom/jobs/1161

Application deadline: Open until filled with interviews expected to start the week of February 13, 2023.

If this position sounds like an opportunity to which you aspire, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration to become one of the best, the brightest, the BUCS!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

 Florida SouthWestern State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs and activities based on race, sex, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or veteran status. Questions pertaining to educational equity, equal access or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College’s Title IX Coordinator/Equity Officer: Angie Snyder; Room A-106A; 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers, FL 33919; (239) 489-9051; equity@fsw.edu. FSW online anonymous reporting www.fsw.edu/report. Inquiries/complaints can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator/Equity Officer online, in person, via mail, via email, or with the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Atlanta Office: 61 Forsyth St. SW Suite 19T70, Atlanta, GA 30303-8927.