Director - Office of Academic Advising

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation•Lexington, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and directs the Office of Academic Advising that serves undergraduate students with an emphasis on students in transition; administers and implements operations of University-wide academic advisement and course planning for new student orientation; directs programming for and advises new students, and students in transition; directs, trains, and evaluates Academic Advising advisors; and supports and coordinates with offices serving student success, persistence, and graduation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling, or related field
At least five years advising or related student success experience
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Successful experience in developing productive working relationships with persons at all organizational levels and external constituencies
Ability to maintain confidentiality and contribute to fostering a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

Understanding of student success, retention, persistence concepts, and college student transition theories
Management, administrative, or supervisory experience, including recruiting, mentoring, and developing staff
Strong working knowledge of institutional policies, curriculum requirements, and student privacy policies
Academic advising experience in a higher education setting

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and directs the Office of Academic Advising
Administers and implements operations of University-wide academic advisement and course planning for new student orientation
Directs programming for and advises new students, and students in transition
Directs, trains, and evaluates Academic Advising advisors
Supports and coordinates with offices serving student success, persistence, and graduation