Director of Advising

University of Maine • Farmington, ME

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and student-centered leader to serve as its Director of Academic Advising. This role provides leadership for UMF's academic advising programs and services, supervises professional advising staff, develops training and provides resources for faculty and peer advisors, and builds strong partnerships across campus. The Director also plays an important role in first-year registration, student retention and success initiatives, advising technology, and the assessment and continuous improvement of advising services. The ideal candidate will bring experience in advising, mentoring, counseling, student services, or a related field; supervisory or leadership experience; strong communication and organizational skills; and the ability to thrive in a collaborative and evolving higher education environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in student development, adult education, or other related discipline and at least one year of professional work experience OR a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of professional work experience (experience in academic advising, mentoring, counseling, or other related field).
• A minimum of 1 year of supervisory, management, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of strong computer literacy and competency including web-based applications and networks.
• Evidence of a strong background in data analytics to support departmental direction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience working in higher education with first-generation college students, individuals with low income, and/or individuals with disabilities.
• Strong background in computer literacy and data.
• Familiarity with advising tools such as degree planner, Navigate (EAB), and/or degree progress.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for UMF's academic advising programs and services.
• Supervises professional advising staff.
• Develops training and provides resources for faculty and peer advisors.
• Builds strong partnerships across campus.
• Plays an important role in first-year registration.
• Contributes to student retention and success initiatives.
• Manages advising technology.
• Oversees the assessment and continuous improvement of advising services.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents
• 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director