Assistant Director of Advising Services
Assistant Director of Advising Services
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Job Title
Assistant Director of Advising ServicesAgency
Texas A&M University San AntonioDepartment
Office Of Academic AdvisingProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
San Antonio TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Assistant Director of Advising Services complies with all state system and university policies regulations rules procedures guidelines and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA). May advise in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for leading a unit or institutionwide academic advising program that is grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student development theories.
Proactively adapts advising services in response to students needs and assessment results.
Establishes key performance indicators for academic advisors in support of institutional goals for student success and graduation.
Allocates fiscal and personnel resources and advocates for additional resources.
Establishes a program of advisor professional development based in theory best practices and recent research.
Develops reference materials for advisors that reflect common practices policies and guidelines.
Coordinates with campus partners to develop strategies that ameliorate conditions that inhibit student success and that amplify conditions that foster student success.
Works collaboratively with deans and department chairs to ensure that academic advising services meet distinct needs of programs and students.
Proactively communicates to the campus regarding academic advising services outcomes and effectiveness.
Leads the development of reporting and assessment strategies in support of continuous improvement.
Leads strategic planning for advising unit(s).
Conducts research and publishes or presents on best practices and theory within the field of academic advising students in transition and related topics to foster professional growth and improve the student advising experience.
Identifies emerging trends and develops strategies for initiatives that increase student retention and graduation.
Actively seeks opportunities to serve on committees or in leadership positions for professional organizations that promote advising or student success.
Identify and procure technology and applications that support advising and student success.
This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Masters degree or higher in Education or Social Science.
Six (6) years of related experience.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of student development in higher education.
Ability to lead students in developing a sense of purpose and developing education and personal goals.
Ability to use word processing spreadsheet database applications student information systems degree planning and degree audits.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others present information clearly and concisely work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent written communication analytical interpersonal and organizational skills.
Supervision of Others:
This position generally supervises employees.
Other Requirements:
Occasionally work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
Travel may be required.
Applicant Instructions:
Please make sure to provide the following documents:
Cover Letter
Resume / CV
Professional References
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Summary of Employee Benefits:
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application please contact HR at.
In compliance with ADA if accommodations are needed for the application process please contact HR at (210).
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
