Director of scholar services
Wallin Education Partners
Posted January 19

The vision of Wallin Education Partners is to work toward achieving the goal that all deserving students with financial need in Minnesota receive scholarships, advising, and personal support to help guarantee college graduation. A unique aspect of the program is that professional advisors work with scholars to ensure their success in college. In addition, Wallin Education Partners draws on their long-standing relationships with public high schools, colleges and universities to make sure that the scholarship recipients graduate from college in a timely fashion.

SALARY: Range of $60,000-$75,000 based on experience 
TYPE: Full time

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• It is the responsibility of the Director of Scholar Services to oversee and manage the advising program and to build and improve our relationships with the colleges and universities our students attend. The purpose of the advising program is to increase the probability of timely graduation for the scholars as well as to ensure an optimal college experience.

• The Director of Scholar Services manages our team of six professional advisors and assures the effectiveness of our advising program, which tracks and supports students and provides them with academic, personal, and financial advice from the time of their selection as “Scholars” through their graduation from a four year college.

• The Director of Scholar Services is also responsible to build and improve relationships with our college partner campuses so we can work collaboratively to ensure adequate student support and to maximize the success of our scholars.

• Scholar Services staff also supports the scholar selection process and donor management as required.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years personally working with students who are pursuing 4 year college degrees.  Experience is required in one or more of the following areas; academic advising, student retention, student services, multicultural services, and/or financial aid.  Experience with students from a wide variety of backgrounds including under represented students through high performing students is desirable.

• 3+ years of management experience, with organizational responsibility for people and programs.

• Demonstrated passion for the mission of Wallin Education Partners, through work and volunteer efforts.

•  Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and reference page to Wallin Education Partners at wallin.staff@wallinpartners.org.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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