Program Director, RHSA

2 weeks ago


Lowell, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

The River Hawk Scholars Academy (RHSA) is a student success and retention program at UMass Lowell, supporting first-generation college students as they navigate the transition from high school to college and beyond. We are seeking a Program Director to provide critical leadership and direction in the development and management of all departmental student support services and programmatic activities with an aim to increase college degree attainment and overall student success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive educational program that equips students with a holistic support network, promoting wellbeing and fostering seamless pathways to degree attainment.
  • Oversee the RHSA cohort, outreach initiatives, academic support services, experiential learning efforts, and pre-professional skills development.
  • Manage multiple grant funds, requiring proficiency in financial reporting, data management, and compliance with grant requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with academic departments and student services to implement a comprehensive educational program.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to various student cohorts, groups, and individuals to achieve their mission and goals.
Requirements
  • Master's degree required.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years progressive experience & responsibilities working directly with first generation and/or other underserved populations in higher education.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience developing and leading initiatives with experience coaching students, developing, implementing and evaluating student support and engagement programs.
  • Ability to establish program priorities, monitor progress toward achieving program goals, conduct assessment to evaluate program effectiveness, and coach employees toward similar goals.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and experience working with individuals from diverse social, economic, academic and cultural backgrounds and life experiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Deep knowledge of best practices and emerging innovations related to inclusive learning and academic success for underrepresented or underserved student populations in higher education.
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience working with 1st Generation college students.
  • Direct experience developing and implementing programs that support underrepresented students from an intersectional framework.
  • Supervisory experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is a Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit position, Grade P18.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for (20 months, starting in September) with a possibility of renewal based on performance and the availability of funding.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.



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