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Saybrook University

Manager, Student Success

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

The Manager of Student Success provides leadership, oversight, and direct student support to advance student persistence, retention, academic achievement, and degree completion. Responsibilities

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director student success initiative in the United States is $83,534.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of Student Success Initiative leads programs and strategies designed to improve student outcomes, engagement, retention, and graduation rates at educational institutions. This role involves collaborating with faculty, staff, and administration to identify barriers to student achievement and implement support services, such as academic advising, tutoring, and mentoring. The director also analyzes data on student performance to guide decision-making and ensure initiatives are effective. Their ultimate goal is to foster a supportive environment that helps all students reach their academic and personal goals.

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To thrive as a Director of Student Success Initiative, you need expertise in higher education administration, program management, and student development, often supported by a master's or doctoral degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with student information systems, data analytics tools, and retention-tracking software is typically required. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and interpersonal communication skills help drive cross-departmental collaboration and student engagement. These skills are crucial for effectively designing, implementing, and evaluating initiatives that boost student retention, achievement, and overall institutional success.

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A Director of Student Success Initiative works closely with departments such as academic advising, financial aid, student affairs, and faculty to create cohesive strategies that support student retention and achievement. This role often involves leading cross-functional committees, facilitating workshops, and ensuring communication channels remain open among stakeholders. By fostering these partnerships, the director can align resources and interventions to address students' academic and non-academic needs, ultimately driving institutional goals for student success.

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Assistant Director, Student Success and Retention

Chicago, IL • On-site

Illinois Institute of Technology
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$50K - $55K/yr

Full-time

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Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the administration, leadership, and management of programming, operations, and retention efforts for scholarship cohorts and first-generation student initiatives.

  • Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate student peer mentors working with scholarship recipients and first-generation students.

  • Partner with campus offices and external organizations to build relationships, develop programming, and support enrollment, engagement, and retention of first-generation students.

Job description

Assistant Director, Student Success and Retention

Pay Range: $50,000 – $55,000 per year
Compensation Statement: The pay range listed reflects the anticipated base compensation for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, education, and internal equity.
Benefits Eligibility: Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our competitive benefits package located here: https://www.iit.edu/hr/benefits

Position Summary

The Office of Student Success is under the umbrella of the Student Affairs Division dedicated to promoting student achievement, well-being, and active participation in the campus community. This office works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to create programs, provide resources, and foster a supportive environment conducive to academic and personal growth. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Affairs, the Assistant Director of Student Success is a full-time professional staff member. The person in this role oversees the administration, leadership, and management of the programming, operations, and retention efforts for select scholarship cohorts such as Chicago Difference and Hope Scholars, and first-generation student success initiatives (i.e. peer mentor programs, commuter services, etc.). The person in this position will also lead their team in the development, coordination, and maintenance of a comprehensive peer mentorship program for first-generation students at Illinois Tech to ensure their success, engagement, and retention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate 10-15 student peer mentors who will work with Chicago Difference and Hope Chicago scholars.
  • Partner with Undergraduate Admission and Elevate College Prep to build relationships with CPS partners and act as an advisor for outreach and strategic-enrollment initiatives. Duties may include representation at school visits, on campus recruitment events, and partner meetings. Throughout the year, collaborate with Elevate College Prep to build programming for CPS partners to create an enrollment pipeline for grades 9-12 through The Chicago Difference. In the spring, collaborate with Undergraduate Admission to select and onboard the upcoming fall cohort of Chicago Difference scholars. Connect current Chicago Difference Scholars with incoming scholars upon cohort selection in February.
  • Provide leadership, administration, and create a sense of belonging for first generation students and scholarship cohorts such as the Chicago Difference and Hope Scholars.
  • Serve as official representative for Hope Chicago program. Facilitate MOU.
  • In partnership with the Office of Student Life, plan and facilitate monthly educational initiatives supporting student leadership development. Serve as an advocate for first generation students; lead community conversations about bias and community responses to bias as it relates to student concerns. Foster community building within the first-generation population and provide resources for students to connect to and from social support networks.
  • Create and maintain meaningful partnerships and collaborations across the division, as well as with other academic and administrative on campus. Serve on university committees to establish and implement programs and services which enhance the retention and success of first-generation students.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, or related field. At least two years of relevant experience with a complex institution such as a university, school system, not-for-profit agency, or related is required.

Supervision

  • Direct supervision of 10-15 student peer mentors.