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Director, Academic Advising

Summary

Responsible for the operational management and administrative direction of an academic advising unit and/or function with broad responsibility. This position directs the long-range strategic planning, operations, and/or administrative activities of a college or department academic advising unit. Analyzes the effectiveness of and establishes future direction for functional policies and programs. The primary duty is the management of other managers, professionals, and support staff*.  This position reports to a Vice President, Assistant/Associate Vice President, Associate Dean, or other appropriate administrator. This position may not report to another Director.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description.  These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

  • Responsible for the enrollment programs with a college, department, or unit. Responsible for academic advising training and development for faculty and staff of assigned unit. Responsible for academic information and communication program for assigned area.
  • Translates strategic and tactical business plans into department-specific operational plans. Has latitude to make operational decisions within broadly defined parameters and decision require a high level of judgement.  Deviations from university policies generally requires higher managerial approval.
  • Establishes the direction, goals, implementation strategy and policies of the department or unit.
  • Directs the efforts of and supervises departmental staff, sets performance standards and accountability.
  • Develops growth and development plans to maximize learning and development opportunities in order to improve team members’ performance and addresses departmental skill gaps.
  • Formulates and administers the annual operating budget.
  • Advises senior administrators in implementing programs, new initiatives, and special projects.
  • Responsible for ensuring the all programs, activities, and series comply with university, state, and federal regulations.
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships throughout the University. Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for department in order to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
  • Serves on various university, division and departmental committees and represents the department at various state and national associations.
  • Responsible for maintaining an inclusive working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
  • Although a supervisory position, may still directly provide academic advising (and related functions) to students.
  • Models the core values for the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Academic Advisor.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.

Licensure and Certification

N/A

Supervision

This position does have supervisory responsibility.

*The Director title may be used when a key contributor does not have the management responsibilities for this class but leads a function with significant impact to campus operations or external relations.

Competencies

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