Assistant Director of Student Success

Assistant Director of Student Success

Posted March 30, 2026

Assistant Director of Student Success

Title III

University of Charleston

Position Summary:

The Title III Assistant Director supports the implementation of the Title III project by coordinating daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring alignment with project goals. This position plays a key role in enhancing student success initiatives and academic support services.

The position is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and therefore contingent on the renewal of the award. Although the position is paid with federal funds, the individual will be governed by University of Charleston policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day project activities
• Supervise Title III staff
• Coordinate academic advising and career pathway planning services
• Collaborate with faculty and Title III staff to convert courses to incorporate new equipment, technology and strategies
• Coordinate analysis/evaluation/assessment of programming/projects in conjunction with the Associate Provost of Academic Affairs
• Oversee new program development, pilot-tests, evaluation, modification and institutionalization
• Support Title III Director and External Evaluator in project evaluation and assessment
• Maintain project schedules, documentation, and reporting requirements
• Support efforts to inform UC community in project evaluation
• Serve on the Retention Committee
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
• Three years of advising and curriculum development; with teaching experience at higher education level preferred
• At least one year of experience managing personnel/projects
• Three years of experience with curriculum development including web-based instruction expertise
• Ability to relate successfully with students, faculty, staff and administration
• Effective communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit a current vitae/resume, contact information for three professional references, and a cover letter addressing the criteria and qualification identified to:

Provost Office

The University of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Employer