Director of Retention Initiatives - Temporary Leave Replacement

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.

About the Role

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 to support retention and student support efforts, initiatives, and projects within the Office of Student Success and the Academic Success Center. Anticipated duration: September 2026 – January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the Advising Committee and Retention/Student Success Committee
• Develop and deliver programs to assist with college success initiatives for 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 faculty and staff professional development in 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 follow-ups, meetings with students, communication with relevant faculty/staff, creation of success plans in collaboration with students and faculty, and monitoring student progress
• Serve on committees including CASAS and the Enrollment and Retention Task Force
• Gather and analyze student academic status data for CASAS end-of-semester meetings; notify students of CASAS decisions such as academic suspension, probation, or warning
• Meet with students in response to CARE/Alert reports, academic probation, and academic warning
• Communicate 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”)
• Plan and execute new student academic orientation (Eagles Day) programming
• Participate in planning and execution of Orientation
• Support the planning and execution of Student Success Center (SSC) initiatives
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate peer tutoring staff at the Student Success Center
• Recommend goals and objectives for the SSC; assist in the implementation of policies and procedures
• Work with faculty to secure tutors and solve student problems
• Coordinate daily tutoring activities of the SSC to ensure smooth operations; develop and implement policies and procedures
• Assist Accessibility Services as needed
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate the needs of students who use the SSC; develop appropriate initiatives to meet student needs
• Serve as a resource for other departments as requested
• Respond to 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
• Maintain record keeping of student support data; work with spreadsheets and text to gather and communicate findings
• Handle all record keeping, training, and payroll reporting for peer tutors and note takers
• Communicate with the campus community about SSC programming and events via EMMA, emails, flyers, etc.
• Assist in planning and coordination of all details (space, reservations, catering, ordering supplies, etc.) for SSC events, including presence at open houses, Eagles Days, and other Admissions events
• Create and present workshops and one-on-one sessions on time management, study and communication skills, academic support apps, and other topics of interest
• Serve as an active member of the SEU community, participating on one or more committees each semester

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
• Dental and Vision Plan (employee-paid)
• 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 (e.g., Legal, Identity-Theft, Accident, Critical Care)
• 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 after Christmas off with pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays during summer months
• Birthday as a paid day off
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

$30/hr. - $33/hr.