Executive Director for Adult Learners, Transfer, and Military Students

The Strategic Enrollment and Student Success ( SESS) unit is dedicated to recruiting, retaining, supporting, and graduating students efficiently and effectively, in alignment with the goals set forth by the university's strategic plan. This office seeks to attract and enroll a highly academic class of new and continuing students with outstanding ability and potential to address the challenges and opportunities presented by a rapidly changing society.

The mission of the SESS is to provide critical services to students, parents, and visitors to FSU throughout the student lifecycle, from identifying prospective students through graduation and beyond. SESS offices and units are at the intersection of vital Academic services that can positively impact student outcomes, reduce time to degree, promote awareness of FSU's brand beyond North Carolina, and improve institutional effectiveness. SESS utilizes a collaborative and integrated approach to student success, pursuing organizational excellence, and creating strategic partnerships designed to improve academic momentum, retention, transfer, and completion rates of FSU students, with a focus on scaling evidence-based practice for first- and second-year populations.

The Executive Director of Adult Learners, Transfer, and Military Students provides leadership and strategic direction for services that support non-traditional students, including adult learners, transfer students, and military-affiliated populations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing student-centered policies, building internal and external partnerships, and designing programs that promote student success. The Executive Director collaborates with key campus units, such as faculty, student affairs, financial aid, IT, and admissions, to streamline services and advocate for student needs. The role also oversees a small team, manages communication and outreach, manages the budget, and ensures a welcoming and efficient environment for students. The ideal candidate will be committed to continuous improvement and may take on additional responsibilities that advance the university's mission and support student success.

A master's degree and three years of professional-related experience, OR a bachelor's degree in an appropriate academic discipline and a minimum of five years of professional-related experience.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.