Director of College Connect
Deadline
Full-Time: Review of applications begins Tuesday, November 07, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.
Summary
Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Director of College Connect position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.
Position Overview:
The Director of College Connect plays a pivotal role in advancing the academic goals of College Connect and University Outreach Programs at Southern University Shreveport. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Innovation, this leadership position is responsible for providing strategic direction and supervision to ensure the success of students enrolled in College Connect. The Director serves as a critical liaison between staff, faculty, and students on both the SUBR and SUNO campuses, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from student recruitment and admissions coordination to faculty support and program resource management.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work closely with area Campus College Connect coordinators to ensure the success of students enrolled in College Connect.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between staff, faculty, and students at Southern University Baton Rouge (SUBR) and Southern University New Orleans (SUNO) campuses.
- Works closely with the Directors of Admissions to identify and recruit eligible students for SUSLA Connect, actively contributing to the growth of the program.
- Works closely with SUSLA Director of Admissions to ensure students are properly admitted to the Program.
- Works closely with Directors of Financial Aid to ensure federal aid is processed and awarded.
- Organize and Coordinates registration and advising for SUSLA Connect students.
- Collaborate with respective Divisional Deans to assign faculty to courses and provide them with the necessary resources and support to deliver a quality educational experience.
- Offer comprehensive support services to students to foster their success in the program.
- Coordinate the expenditure of program funds in a responsible and efficient manner.
- Facilitate the recruitment of both faculty and students for the Program, contributing to its growth and impact.
- Maintain accurate program records for faculty, staff, and students to support efficient operations.
- Conduct program meetings and maintain meeting minutes to foster effective communication and collaboration.
- Monitor student progress to ensure a successful transition into a four-year institution, supporting their educational journey.
- Be prepared for occasional travel and willing to drive university-leased vehicles as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned to meet the evolving needs of the College Connect program.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Educational Administration and Supervision, Educational Leadership or related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful management experience in academic or its equivalent.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethics in data collection and analysis
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and effective decision-making and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail is essential
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned Doctorate in related field
- Higher Education experience
This position will be housed on the Baton Rouge Campus
Compensation: $59,000-$65,000
Type: Full-time
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The application can be filled out online at the https://www.susla.edu/ApplicationforEmployment. Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins Tuesday, November 07, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX prohibits use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and provides individuals protection against such practices.
In compliance with federal law and USDOE federal guidance, including provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 13988, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as mended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an institution of the Southern University System shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, nation or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran’s status, or genetic information in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admission policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other institution-administered programs; or employment.
As part of their commitment to maintaining a community free of discrimination, and in compliance with Title IX’s mandate, institutions of the Southern University System shall address allegations of power-based violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in a timely and effective manner. Further, institutions of the Southern University System will provide resources as needed for affected persons (Reporters, Complainants, Respondents, and third parties within the institution’s community) and will not tolerate retaliation against any person who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged power-based violence or sex/gender discrimination.
In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its Amending Act of 2008 (collectively “ADA”), the Southern University System (System) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The System does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. The System will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the System’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. The System will make reasonable modifications to policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the System, should contact the ADA Coordinator. The ADA does not require the System to take any action that would fundamentally alter the natures of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the System is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.
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