Director of the John P. Chesick Scholars Program

• 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 () 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 analyze data to assess post-graduation outcomes

Supervision:

• Supervise the Assistant Director and Program Coordinator of the Chesick Scholars Program, establishing clear goals, programming, and assessment practices, and professional development opportunities to ensure effective program delivery
• Supervise and support student workers, including training, leadership development, and oversight of student-led initiatives

Line of Report : The Director of the John P. Chesick Scholars Program reports to the Assistant Vice President for Institutional Strategy and Culture, and has two supervisees, the Assistant Director and Program Coordinator of the Chesick Scholars Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Five years of progressive experience in educational administration and promoting academic excellence and student success
• Three years of experience managing substantial program budgets, donor and gift fund reporting, assessment, and supervision of teams

Professional Competencies

• Experience working directly with underrepresented students and research-based knowledge of the structures and practices that promote student thriving, including academic advising and mentoring
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to mentor and facilitate student development through workshops, training, and community building
• Advising and case management skills, including the ability to guide students through complexities, with clarity and empathy
• Demonstrated intercultural competence, sensitivity, and commitment to fostering retention and student success
• Experience in data collection, assessment, evaluation, and reporting of the Chesick Program
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle sensitive and personal information with respect and discretion

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet qualifications as described in the job advertisement. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, and have skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply and share how you meet the position's qualifications.

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks

To Apply : Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume, through Haverford College's career website via Workday (no other form of application is accepted) by visiting averford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Haverford-Campus/Director-of-the-John-P-Chesick-Scholars-Program_R1277 . The application deadline is April 23, 2026. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email [email protected] with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

We at Haverford College recognize that we live and work on Lenape land and pay respect and honor to the caretakers of this land, from the time of its first human inhabitants until now, and into the future. We seek to maintain and build upon our current and ever-evolving connections with members of Lenape tribes and communities, in recognition of our intertwined histories and with a goal of moving toward right relationship between the Haverford of today and Lenape peoples.