Director of Undergraduate Student Success

Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents.

Friends University is seeking to fill the Director of Undergraduate Student Success position in Wichita Kansas. This position provides key leadership of student engagement, retention, and college completion for all undergraduate students.  Design and implement new initiatives to meet the needs of current and future students.  Collaborate with faculty, staff, and athletic coaches to ensure the academic progress and success of all undergraduate students, including student athletes. Work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence).  The mission of the University is:

Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.

Two years’ experience in higher education, preferably in student affairs, academic advising, student success, or related field.

Master’s degree required.

Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.  The ability to motivate and influence others is a material part of the position.  Requires a significant level of diplomacy, trust and understanding of maintaining confidential information.  Obtaining cooperation of faculty, staff and students is an important part of the position.

The position requires analytical ability, judgement, and ingenuity.  The individual must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds.  Strong management skills are required.  Ability to understand a variety of computer-based programs in order to track data and develop reports.

Please visit our employment site at www.friends.edu/employment to apply.  Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted.