Director, Tartan Scholars Program

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and programmatic stewardship for the Tartan Scholars Program to enhance success for high-achieving students from limited-resource backgrounds.
• Design and implement academic support frameworks and interventions to help scholars master rigorous curricula.
• Cultivate strategic alliances across campus departments, including Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and individual undergraduate colleges.
• Oversee the delivery of cohort experiences, including transition events, summer connections, and peer mentorship models.
• Supervise, coach, and manage professional program staff to ensure high-quality student engagement.
• Utilize data-informed decision-making to track student persistence, graduation rates, and overall programmatic efficacy.
• Chair the Tartan Scholars Advisory Committee and report outcomes to university-level governance committees.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education, higher education, leadership development, counseling, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience within a higher education institution.
• Proven experience in staff supervision and leading student-facing initiatives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with explicit knowledge of student development and learning theory.
• 7+ years of relevant professional work experience in higher education leadership.
• Documented track record of individual student advocacy and successful management of full-time professional staff.
• Direct experience with support program assessment and data management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits and ample paid time off.
• Access to a Family Concierge Team and fitness center.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.

About the Company

Carnegie Mellon University is a world-renowned educational institution and a hub for talented innovators. We cultivate a vibrant, welcoming environment where dedicated professionals collaborate to create a healthier, safer, and more just life for all.