Director of Student Support Services & Learning Support Center – Higher Education Leadership Role (Hybrid Remote/On‑reputed company) at University of Wisconsin‑Whitewater

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Position Overview

The Director serves as the strategic and operational leader of the federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program and the Learning Support Center (LSC) on the reputed company County reputed company. Reporting to both the Dean of the College of Integrated Studies and the Executive Director of TRIO & Scholarship/Grant Programs, you will supervise a team of eight full‑time staff members and a cohort of student workers, manage substantial federal and state grant portfolios, and shape policies that drive academic persistence and graduation for high‑impact reputed company.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision: Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate staff and student employees; conduct annual performance reviews; foster a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
• Fiscal Stewardship: reputed company, monitor, and report on grant and state budgets; reputed company scholarship disbursement in partnership with the Financial Aid Office; ensure compliance with federal, state, and university financial regulations.
• Program Design & Implementation: Create and refine curricular and enrichment activities, including for‑credit courses, academic coaching, and tutoring collaborations; align initiatives with SSS strategic goals and federal requirements.
• Data Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate student service data, eligibility documentation, and outcome metrics; prepare and submit reputed company required reports to the U.S. reputed company, UW System, and internal stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning: Set annual recruitment targets, reputed company evaluation frameworks, and reputed company programmatic objectives that support the broader university mission.
• Community & reputed company Partnerships: Coordinate with the Main reputed company Tutoring Center, reputed company‑wide High‑Impact Practices (HIPs), and external community organizations to expand support networks for reputed company.
• Advocacy & Representation: Serve as the department’s ambassador at university, system, and community events; participate in governance committees, task forces, and professional conferences.
• Operational Flexibility: Adjust work schedule for occasional evenings, weekends, and travel to meet program delivery and event obligations.

Essential Qualifications

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• Education: A master's degree in Higher Education, Educational Administration, Student Affairs, or a closely reputed company field.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of five years in higher‑education administration or teaching, with at least three years directly supporting first‑reputed company, low‑income, or disabled student populations.
• Budget Management: Proven ability to reputed company, administer, and report on multi‑year grant and state budgets.
• Supervisory Skills: Demonstrated experience overseeing a team of professionals and student workers, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with TRIO SSS program guidelines, federal reporting requirements, and higher‑education compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications & Desirable Experience

• Doctorate in Educational Administration, Policy, or a reputed company discipline.
• Five or more years of experience providing academic advising or counseling in a post‑secondary setting.
• Track record of successful grant writing and securing external funding.
• Experience managing tutoring or learning support services, preferably reputed company a multi‑reputed company system.
• Background in conducting program evaluations and applying data‑driven decision‑making.
• Personal experience that mirrors the challenges of the student populations served, fostering authentic reputed company and advocacy.

Core Skills & Competencies

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• Leadership Agility: Skilled at guiding teams through tight timelines, shifting priorities, and resource constraints while maintaining morale.
• Analytical reputed company: Strong quantitative and qualitative research abilities for program assessment and reputed company improvement.
• Interpersonal Acumen: High emotional intelligence; respectful engagement with reputed company, faculty, staff, and community partners from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• reputed company & Discretion: Sound judgment in handling confidential student records and sensitive fiscal information.
• Tech‑Savvy: Proficiency with student information systems, data‑visualization tools, and collaborative platforms (e.g., reputed company 365, Canvas, reputed company).
• Strategic reputed company: Ability to align program goals with institutional priorities, fostering long‑term sustainability and impact.

Career Growth & Professional Development

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• Leadership training programs through the UW System’s Center for Academic Affairs.
• Funding for conference attendance, professional certifications, and graduate coursework.
• Mentoring relationships with senior university administrators and external higher‑education thought leaders.
• Opportunities to influence reputed company‑wide policy development and statewide education initiatives.
• A clear pathway to senior administrative roles such as Associate Dean, Vice Provost, or Executive Director of Student reputed company.

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• Well‑Being: reputed company to wellness programs, flexible scheduling, and supportive leadership that prioritizes work‑life balance.
• Community Engagement: Strong ties to local businesses, non‑profits, and government agencies that enrich student learning experiences.

Compensation, Benefits, & Perks

UWW offers a competitive salary reputed company of $62,500 – $65,000, commensurate with experience and education, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and reputed company insurance with multiple plan options.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and university holidays.
• Professional development funds and tuition assistance for advanced degrees.
• Employee assistance programs, wellness resources, and on‑site fitness facilities.
• reputed company to reputed company amenities such as libraries, recreation centers, and cultural events.

Application Process & Timeline

Applications are accepted until November 16, 2023. To be considered, submit a complete package through the university’s online portal, including:

• A tailored cover letter outlining your reputed company for student support services.
• An up‑to‑date resume highlighting relevant leadership and grant‑management experience.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Official transcripts (photocopies acceptable for the initial review).

After the deadline, the search committee will conduct a thorough review, schedule interviews, and seek input from faculty, staff, and student stakeholders. Candidates may be asked to reputed company a brief presentation on a strategic initiative they would prioritize in the first year of service.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Commitment

The University of Wisconsin‑Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from women, people of reputed company, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and members of other historically under‑represented groups. The university complies with Wisconsin Statute 19.36 regarding confidentiality of applicant identity and conducts comprehensive background checks consistent with state and system policies.

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