Assistant Director, Green Johnson Student Success Center

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

60d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as the leader of internal-facing operations of the College of Business Green Johnson Student Success Center, including overseeing the academic advising activities and mission of the Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years work-related experience in higher education
• Strategic Planning
• Conflict Management
• Individual Leadership
• Delegating Responsibility
• Influence
• Collaboration
• Formal Presentation Skills
• Stress Tolerance

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or mentorship experience overseeing professional staff, graduate assistants, or peer advisors.
• Proficiency with university student information systems and advising tools (e.g., Banner, Navigate).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of academic advisors employed by the GJSSC, including hiring, training, and evaluations, as well as unit budget allocation/expenditure responsibilities.
• Manage, coordinate, develop, and implement a comprehensive advising program for College of Business students. Administer and achieve program goals and objectives.
• Provide direct assistance to students through advising; conduct follow-up sessions as necessary.
• Provide information to registered student organizations, classes, parents, and other constituents via workshops, orientations, and other formats as necessary. Write, edit, or select informational materials for academic advising. Provide training in the use of online resources; explain UW programs of study and available resources.
• Serve as the college liaison and point of contact to the UW Office of the Registrar, Office of Student Financial Services, and Office of Institutional Analysis.
• Serve as the liaison, and establish effective relationships, with students, faculty, department heads, deans, and others on- and off-campus, including community colleges and other Front Range colleges. Lead community college outreach efforts as the point of contact for the Transfer Relations Office, including but not limited to the articulation conference, summer meetings, and training with departments.
• Develop new advising processes, identify best practices, conduct engagement sessions with faculty members as necessary to update processes.
• Assist in College of Business enrollment management and student recruitment initiatives in collaboration with campus partners, high schools, and community colleges.
• Some positions may provide training to campus staff, peer advisors and/or interns in advising functions.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in trainings and other professional development activity.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions:â The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:â Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off:â Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver:â Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:â Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees