Hybrid Director, Center for Academic Success na Louisiana State University

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Job Posting Title:

Director, Center for Academic Success

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM Pres - EM - Retention & Student Success (Becca Thompson (00004657))

   

Work Location:

0031B Charles E. Coates Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success. The Director will provide strong & innovative leadership to the university's central academic success support unit & will be responsible for the planning, direction, organization, administration, & evaluation of the area. The position will enable the implementation of the area’s mission to promote student self-efficacy & lifelong learning by empowering individuals with transformational strategies, resources, & connections that foster critical thinking and metacognitive development to advance student persistence and success. This position will support the Associate Vice President in retention and student success efforts for the university.

30% Programs/Services:

• Work in collaboration with university departments, colleges, students, faculty, and staff to foster a student-centered learning environment that promotes student retention, graduation, and student success.
• Serve as a liaison between campus departments and the area to ensure students are supported in areas of academic difficulty and engagement.
• Consult with faculty, administrative staff, and students to develop strategies and programming to enhance student learning and persistence at the university.
• Oversee the implementation of campus-wide academic success initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director of Special Populations to plan and execute the academic component of the Pre-Scholars Academy.

25% Finance, Administration, and Supervision:

• Provide strong leadership for CAS units, a nationally recognized center of excellence that includes the learning and academic support units, which serve the entire flagship campus and play an instrumental role in university and system retention and graduation outcomes.
• Oversee the finances of these units and seek out new ways to provide funding through campus collaborations, grant writing, and development efforts.
• Ensure appropriate staffing for area positions.
• Offer leadership and support to area staff by providing supervision, guidance, and encouragement for growth through professional development opportunities and annual evaluations of the area’s programs and staff.
• Ensure CAS Learning Specialists are taking accountability for their caseloads by monitoring their students' academic progress and addressing any concerns with strategic communication and programming.

20% Planning, Reporting, and Assessment

• Oversee finances of units and seeks out new ways to provide funding for the units through campus collaborations, grant-writing, and development efforts.
• Provide vision and strategic direction for the area and its units to best serve students and the university mission.

• Prepare CAS reports including donor reports, funding requests, and certifications (LCE, CRLA, Supplemental Instruction),etc.
• Review qualitative and quantitative data to develop action plans to improve services and feed into strategic planning.
• Provide reports to university leadership to ascertain learning, academic support, and retention program effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and support for area staff by offering supervision, guidance, and encouragement of growth through professional development opportunities and annual evaluations of the area’s programs and staff.
• Monitor CAS’ impact on Key Predictive Indicators (KPI’s) as they pertain to student success and retention.
• Monitor data on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure that students' needs are being met and use data to drive strategic planning.

20% Communication, Advancement, Research, and Outreach:

• Gain recognition for the area by delivering excellent, results-oriented programming through presentations and publications.
• Continue to challenge the status quo in retention and student learning programming.
• Provide guidance to student success programs in the state and nationwide on best practices in learning support and student success.
• Assist the Associate Vice President at the university level in supporting retention, graduation, and learning enhancement efforts.
• Represent the university in relevant initiatives involving student retention and success at the campus, system, and national levels.

5% Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and seven years of experience in a higher education environment or related field. May substitute for a Master’s degree in education or higher education with five years of experience in a higher education environment or related field. May substitute for a Ph.D in Psychology, Education, or Higher Education and 4 years of experience in higher education or related field.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Special Qualifications

As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

The location of this position is LSU-BR and is not eligible for remote work.
To be considered, qualified candidates will submit a complete application which includes a cover letter explaining their specific interest in the position and how their skills and experiences prepare them for success in this role, a resume, and three professional references.
Please provide resume and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Becca Thompson at [email protected].

   

Posting Date:

August 11, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 7, 2025

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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