Assistant Director of Advising
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Advising will provide appropriate and effective academic advising to an assigned caseload of students. Performs integrated academic advising and consultation of prospective, current, and former students in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences. Assesses academic level and advises on academic programs and changes. Develops academic plans and class schedules. Assists students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities and setting goals. Presents academic information to orientation groups and potential students and parents. Analyzes transfer evaluations and transcripts to determine class credit to be awarded. Maintains appropriate records. Responsible for sustaining an environment of academic and professional excellence for students and educational team members. The Assistant Director of Advising supports student life and learning through student advocacy, academic coaching, customer service, campus and community referrals, institutional outreach and course scheduling. The Assistant Director of Advising works closely with all campus departments to support retention and persistence endeavors.
Requirements
- Advanced degree and demonstrated experience in education, counseling or advising or related field or equivalent training, education, or experience.
- Experience in planning and implementing programming for student recruitment and/or retention activities, or related events like commencement and workshops.
- Experience in making independent judgments, analyzing and solving problems, managing multiple tasks, and working independently as a self-starter.
- Proficient with current office software such as Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Nice To Haves
- Academic advising experience in a higher education setting.
- Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues.
- Experience with participating in the delivery of in-service training to practitioners on academic advising and information procedures.
- Experience interpreting and applying university, state and federal policies/procedures.
- Previous experience/knowledge working with Banner.
Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate and effective academic advising to an assigned caseload of students.
- Performs integrated academic advising and consultation of prospective, current, and former students in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences.
- Assesses academic level and advises on academic programs and changes.
- Develops academic plans and class schedules.
- Assists students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities and setting goals.
- Presents academic information to orientation groups and potential students and parents.
- Analyzes transfer evaluations and transcripts to determine class credit to be awarded.
- Maintains appropriate records.
- Responsible for sustaining an environment of academic and professional excellence for students and educational team members.
- Supports student life and learning through student advocacy, academic coaching, customer service, campus and community referrals, institutional outreach and course scheduling.
- Works closely with all campus departments to support retention and persistence endeavors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
