Director of the John P. Chesick Scholars Program

Job Title

Director of the John P. Chesick Scholars Program

Job Description Summary

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible, Director of the John P. Chesick Scholars Program opportunity.

Job Description

Total Compensation

• Salary: Starting at $93,400
   
• Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and $1,400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

• Work Location: This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College’s Work Location Policy.

About Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Access

The Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Division facilitates co-cultivation of a campus community(ies) where everyone is affirmed, uplifted, and are able to bring their whole selves in living, learning, teaching, and working together as a fundamental vision towards justice and liberation.

About the Position
The Director of the John P. Chesick Program leads strategic initiatives, co-curricular programming, and student support for Haverford students who are first-generation college students and/or from low-income (FLI) households. The role fosters a welcoming community and provides workshops, mentorship, and developmental experiences that support students’ academic, professional, and personal success. The program engages students from the summer before their first year through graduation, including the Horizons pre-orientation program, faculty mentoring in the students’ first two years, and the Chesick Launch program that prepares juniors and seniors for life after graduation.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership of the Chesick Program:

• Provide the strategic vision and direction of the Chesick Scholars program, overseeing the planning and implementation of co-curricular programming, initiatives, and workshops FLI students
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships across the institution to align Chesick initiatives with broader institutional priorities and programs
• Lead program evaluation and outcomes assessment, developing data-informed strategies to measure student engagement, retention rate, success, and belonging
• Collaborate with Institutional Advancement and Admission to communicate program impact, support stewardship of donor relationships, and engagement with prospective FLI students
• Oversee program budget, operations, and resource allocation

Co-curricular Programming:

• Design, implement, and assess high-impact co-curricular programming that supports academic success, leadership development, and community among the students
• Oversee signature initiatives, including Horizons (the five-day residential pre-orientation program), academic success and wellness workshops with campus partners, community building events such as FLI-ing Squirrels Family Dinners, and the annual celebration of graduating Chesick Scholars
• Develop and evaluate skill-building workshops focused on college navigation, financial literacy, and post-graduation planning
• Partner with IDEA Division units, Dean’s Division, Provost’s Office, Admission, and Institutional Advancement to coordinate programming, leverage resources, and use assessment data to enhance student success

Student Support and Case Management:

• Provide integrated and individualized support to Chesick Scholars, helping students navigate academic, financial, and personal challenges
• Assess student engagement and outcomes to identify barriers to persistence and connect students with appropriate campus resources
• Manage and support the Chesick Faculty Mentor Program, including faculty engagement, training, and evaluation of mentoring outcomes
• Collaborate with the Center for Career and Professional Advising (CCPA) to design and deliver career-focused workshops, track student engagement in internships, fellowships, and graduate programs, and a