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Manager, Student Support Jobs in Detroit, MI at Detroit Regional Chamber
Title: Manager, Student Support
Company: Detroit Regional Chamber
Location: Detroit, MI
Manager, Student Support – Detroit, MI
The Detroit Regional Chamber leads the most comprehensive talent and education portfolio of programs and policy work in the state. With the goal to increase postsecondary degree attainment in Southeast Michigan to 60% by 2030 and reduce the racial equity gap by half in that same timeframe, the Chamber's work will grow the talent pool for employers and work to ensure more metro Detroit families achieve economic mobility. The impact of the Chamber's effort is also aimed at increasing per capita income.
The Detroit Regional Chamber was named as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace for six years. In addition to an inclusive work environment, competitive wages, a diverse benefits package, and a wide array of professional development opportunities, our employees work in the heart of downtown Detroit and play an active role in the resurgence of this great region.
This Manager, Student Support position earns a competitive salary. We provide great benefits, including health, dental, vision, a safe harbor 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. Additionally, we offer our employees a business mileage reimbursement. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today.
Manager, Student Support Summary
This position is grant funded and will only be maintained as long as the funds are provided by an external source.
The Detroit Promise Manager, Student Support leads Detroit Promise's student resources navigation, engagement, and belonging strategy across the student lifecycle. Through a team of Student Support Coordinators, the manager ensures students are connected to campus, community and organizational resources that support persistence, completion and overall student success. The manager oversees efforts that strengthen student engagement, facilitate successful transitions from high school to postsecondary education and increase awareness and utilization of available support services.
Primary Duties Of The Manager, Student Support
- Lead student resource navigation and engagement efforts across the student lifecycle
- Supervise Student Support Coordinators
- Develop campus and community resource engagement strategies
- Create and monitor student resource utilization and support trends
- Oversee student engagement and belonging initiatives
- Support transition efforts from high school to postsecondary education
- Analyze student support metrics and recommend improvements
- Collaborate with Student Navigation and Partnership Engagement teams to address student needs
Manager, Student Support Qualifications
- Master's degree and 1-2 years of experience in college success programs
- Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in college success programs
- Experience with successful college access or program is a plus
This position will be in the field often to visit colleges and community resources. Valid MI driver's license and transportation for traveling outside of the office.
Candidates will need to be innovative and flexible. They will need to be effective and timely in all data requests and processes. An ideal candidate will respond to changing program needs throughout implementation. As a multi-pronged collaboration, candidates will need to be able to communicate across organizations and efficiently utilize resources.
- This position is grant funded and will only be maintained as long as the funds are provided by an external source.**
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The Detroit Regional Chamber is an equal opportunity employer.
