Director Of Student Success

Director of Student Success

The Director of Student Success at the Michigan Community College Association will execute the priorities of the Michigan Center for Student Success to support community colleges in their efforts to improve equitable student outcomes. The Director is an integral part of the MCCA team and is primarily responsible for organizing, leading, and implementing the grant-funded projects of the Center for Student Success and managing a team of staff and consultants expected to execute the work.

The Director reports to the Vice President of the MCCA who is responsible for the overall vision for Student Success at the Association including securing federal, state, and philanthropic funds to support the Center for Student Success and integrating Center strategies with the Association and broader national and state Student Success ecosystem. A strong candidate will manage several projects simultaneously with the support of staff and consultants and should therefore have outstanding project and people management skills.

Reports to:                       Vice President

Employment Type:  Full-Time, hybrid, with regular travel to Lansing approximately 2 days per week with additional in-state and national travel for meetings, convenings, and conferences. This position is grant-funded, and dependent on the availability of grant resources.

Compensation:  The Michigan Community College Association believes that our employees do not just work here, they belong here. That is evident in the exceptional pay and benefits opportunities for you and your family.

• Salaried Position $95,000.00 +, commensurate with experience.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health care for you and your family that includes vision and dental insurance. Eighty percent is paid by the MCCA and 20% by the employee. If you do not need health care insurance, we offer the option of a cash-in-lieu payment benefit.
• Eleven paid Holidays per year.
• A generous vacation policy that includes one week of vacation pay at 6 months of employment, additional hours added each pay period starting at 4 hours and going up to eight depending on years of service, as well as the week between Christmas and New Years off with pay.
• We offer an employer paid contribution of 13% to a 401K with immediate vesting.
• Life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance.
• An employer paid health savings account that funds $2,000 per person and $4,000 per couple/family per year.
• Eligibility for mobile phone and hotspot reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.

All benefits are re-evaluated each year to ensure we have a competitive retention strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of the Center for Student Success and its projects and activities.
• Supervise Center staff members and manage several consulting relationships for ongoing projects and initiatives.
• Provide leadership for grant-funded Center activities.
• Foster an ongoing Student Success-focused policy agenda for the State of Michigan and support MCCA’s efforts to influence relevant legislation.
• Direct the numerous initiatives managed by the MCSS and ensure timely grant reporting!
• Oversee the implementation of high-quality convenings.
• Coordinate the annual Student Success Summit in partnership with MCCA staff.
• Participate in relevant national convenings and networks.
• Draft grant reports.

• Support MCCA’s efforts to engage with professional community college affinity groups. Support the Vice President is strategic decisions to secure funding for Center activities. Participate in MCCA Board of Directors, Presidents Committee, Trustee Committee, annual conference, and other events hosted by the Association. Represent the Michigan Community College Association at selected local, state, and national organizations, convenings, and meetings. Set annual goals aligned with the strategic plan of the MCCA.

Requirements and Skills:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Expertise managing personnel and consultants.
• Exceptional organizational skills and experience with project management tools (such as Asana, Teams, etc.)
• Significant experience managing projects with clear deadlines and deliverables, particularly grant-funded projects.
• Experience with Student Success and completion policy, practice, and research.
• Experience working with community college administrators, and faculty.
• Effective presentation and meeting organization skills to groups of varying sizes
• Ability to work in a complex environment with large teams of professionals and stakeholders from a variety of different institutions of higher education.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Michigan Community College Association believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects diverse backgrounds and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Application Process:

To apply for this position please submit a cover letter, resume’, and a list of references to Kathy Taskey, kathy@mcca.org by Monday, May 13, 2024, by 5:00 PM. Online interviews will start the week of May 13, 2024. All applicants will be notified of receipt of their information.

If you have any questions, please email:

Kathy Taskey, Director of Finance & Human Resources Manager, kathy@mcca.org