Director, Advising Services
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic Universitys College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is seeking a Director Advising Services Boca Raton FL.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Supervises the colleges academic advising staff.
Responsible for the overall direction and control of the College Advising Center which includes program planning review and research.
Develops and monitors the College Advising Centers response to Metric requirements working in conjunction with the College academic units the Dean of Undergraduate Studies Enrollment Management and others.
Monitors the overall quality of advising services provided to students through the Center.
Assists with the creation of performance benchmarks for staff monitors performance on a monthly basis and develops annual evaluations based upon these benchmarks and other metrics within the Center.
As lead advisor the Director also assumes responsibilities for identifying implementing and maintaining best practices for the Centers staff and students.
Ensures the goals and objectives set by the Dean of the College of Social Work & Criminal Justice (CSWCJ) are communicated and met.
Ensures services for CDSI students on any campus where the College has full or partial programs and coordinates all CDSI undergraduate petition processes
Represents the College at the University level advising forums such as the Advising Directors Council and attending and actively participating in University Committees in lieu of the Associate Dean.
Plans directs and reports academic program areas to appropriate areas within the College and University.
Utilizes AI tools to enhance the advising process including predictive analytics for student success automated scheduling and personalized advising recommendations
Designs and facilitates effective and comprehensive freshman and transfer orientation information sessions.
Represents the College and Dean on systemwide and state committees as required.
Serves as liaison between the College and University committees such as ADC Super SWAT and University Scheduling Committee.
Chairing and managing all searches for new hires for the Center.
Oversees training of all new hires.
Manages ongoing catalog changes for the College.
The Department of Advising at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including taxdeferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Sick Leave Pool Program.
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty Tuition assistance after 6 months of fulltime employment. For inunit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience required.Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Experience in academic advising or student services and in a supervisory role.
Degrees in Education Psychology Social Work or a related field.
Proven ability to lead and manage a team including experience in staff development and performance evaluation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with students faculty and staff.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to develop and implement effective advising strategies.
Indepth understanding of college academic policies procedures and degree requirements. Possess a working knowledge of the Appreciative Advising Model.
Familiarity with advising software and student information systems.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students and colleagues.
Active participation in professional organizations and continuous learning in the field of academic advising.
Salary:
$85000 per year.College or Department:
CSWCJ: Advising ServicesLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday Friday 8 a.m. 5a.m. One day per week 10:007:00. Occasional weekends and evenings required.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:Resume
Cover letter
Three Letters of Reference
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PREEMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX ator send an email at To contact Human Resources please call. For communication assistance call 711.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
