Director of Retention Initiatives - Temporary Leave Replacement

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Retention Initiatives - Temporary Leave Replacement  

Anticipated Duration: September 2026- January 2027

 

About Saint Elizabeth University:

Saint Elizabeth University (SEU), located in Morris County, New Jersey, offers convenient access to major highways including Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, and 24, as well as the nearby Convent Station train station. Established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the University is situated on 150 scenic acres of rolling hills and wooded landscapes. Rooted in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, SEU provides a high-quality education that serves students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.

 

SEU Mission & Commitment:

SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention. SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black, and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental, and physical health. Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.

Director of Retention Initiatives - Temporary Leave Replacement

We are seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as a temporary leave replacement for the Director of Retention Initiatives. This role will provide continuity of operations and support the department during an employee’s temporary leave of absence. The qualified candidate will report to the Assistant Dean of Students support in the retention and student support efforts, initiatives, and projects within the Office of the Student Success.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students Success, the qualified candidate will serve as the Director of Retention in support of the retention and student support efforts, initiatives, and projects within the Academic Success Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve on the Advising Committee, and Retention/Student Success Committee 
• Develop and deliver programs as needed to assist with the college success initiatives of the Assistant Dean of Student Success, the Academic Success Center, the Global Scholars Program, the Center for Experiential Learning, and the Educational Opportunity Fund Program
• Develop and deliver programs as needed to assist with faculty and staff professional development in the areas of student advising, mentoring, and career counseling
• Serve on Strategic Plan and ad hoc committees as needed
• Lead the management of student success data tracking through developing and monitoring Navigate and other University systems
• Coordinate Academic Advising initiatives and processes 
• Monitor and respond to CARE reports/alerts, including but not limited to follow-ups, meeting with students, communication with relevant faculty and/or staff, creation of success plans in collaboration with students and faculty, monitoring student progress, etc.
• Serve on committees including but not limited to CASAS and the Enrollment and Retention Task Force, etc. 
• Responsible for gathering and analyzing student academic status date for CASAS end of semester meetings, and notifying students of relevant CASAS decisions, such as academic suspension, academic probation, and academic warning
• Responsible for meeting with students in response to CARE/Alert reports, academic probation, and academic warning
• Responsible for communication with academically suspended students regarding prospective return to SEU
• Supervise Student Success Center Graduate Assistants, as applicable
• Lead, plan, facilitate, and support the University Peer Mentorship program (“Project RISE”)
• Planning and executing of new student academic orientation (Eagles Day) programming
• Participate in planning and execution of Orientation
• Support the planning and execution of SSC initiatives
• Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates assigns peer tutoring staff at the Student Success Center
• Recommends goals and objectives for the SSC, assists in the implementation of policies and procedures
• Works with faculty to secure tutors and to solve student problems when necessary
• Coordinates daily tutoring activities of the SSC to ensure smooth flow of operations; develops and implements policies and procedures
• Assists Accessibility Services as needed
• Assesses, monitors, and evaluates the needs of the students who use the SSC; develops appropriate initiatives to meet student needs
• Serves as resource for other departments as requested
• Friendly and timely response to many and varies email, phone, and in-person contacts from students, faculty, and staff
• Assist the Assistant Dean of Student Success with ordering, administering, grading, and reporting on placement/assessment tools
• Record keeping of student support data and working with spreadsheets and text to gather and communicate findings
• All record keeping, training students, and reporting payroll for peer tutors and note takers
• Communicating through EMMA, emails, flyers, etc., with campus community about SSC programming and events
• Assist in the planning and coordination of all details (space, reservations, catering, ordering supplies, etc.) for all SSC events, including presence at open houses, Eagles Days, and other Admissions events
• Creating and presenting workshops and one-on-one sessions on time management, study and communication skills, academic support apps, and other topics of interest
• Active member of SEU community, serving on one or more committees each semester

 

Compensation: $30/hr. - $33/hr. 

Qualifications

• BA and/or relevant professional experience, MA preferred
• Minimum 3 years higher ed. teaching experience
• Minimum 1-2 years academic advising or mentoring experience
• Preferred: Experience in data analytics, SQL, Excel and running assessment

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty, and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package. 

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
• Dental and Vision Plan – (Paid by employee)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (No cost to employee)
• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identity-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities
• Paid State and Federal holidays, as well as the week before and the week after Christmas off with pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
• Birthday as a Paid Day Off
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Employee Discount Program

How to Apply

• Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
• Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. 
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 
• Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.

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