Director of Advising, College of Arts and Sciences
Director of Advising, College of Arts and Sciences
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Overview
The Director of Academic Advising provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all advising activities within the College of Arts and Sciencesthe largest advising unit at the university. Reporting to the Dean and working closely with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Student Success the Director is responsible for leading a team of approximately 18 professional academic advisors who support a diverse and expansive student population across a broad range of academic disciplines.
This position is charged with shaping and implementing a student-centered advising vision that aligns with institutional goals and national best practices. The Director oversees the recruitment hiring training supervision and professional development of advising staff; leads efforts in performance evaluation and continuous improvement; and ensures that the colleges advising programs are consistent with the universitys standards for quality equity and effectiveness.
As a senior member of the colleges leadership team the Director collaborates with faculty department chairs and central advising leadership to foster student success through data-informed initiatives advising strategies and coordinated cross-unit efforts. During a time of organizational transition the Director plays a critical role in guiding the advising unit forwardrealigning structures clarifying roles and supporting staff through change while maintaining continuity of service and a strong commitment to student-centered advising. This leadership is essential to ensuring the advising program not only adapts to change but also emerges more cohesive resilient and responsive to the evolving needs of students and the college.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for academic advising in the College of Arts and Sciences guiding the largest advising unit at the university in alignment with institutional priorities and best practices.
- Supervise and support a team of approximately 18 professional academic advisors ensuring high-quality student-centered advising across a broad and diverse range of disciplines.
- Oversee recruitment hiring onboarding training supervision and performance evaluation of advising staff with a focus on continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Ensure the College of Arts and Sciences advising team is aligned with USU advising practices policies procedures and initiatives that promote student retention and timely graduation.
- Collaborate with the Dean Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Student Success department chairs faculty and university advising leadership to ensure coordinated and effective advising services.
- Utilize data-informed approaches to assess advising outcomes identify areas for improvement and support strategic decision-making.
- Foster a culture of consistency fairness and accountability within the advising team and across departments.
- Guide the advising unit through organizational transition including the realignment of structures and roles while maintaining continuity of service and strengthening unit cohesion.
- Represent the College of Arts and Sciences in university-wide advising initiatives committees and communities of practice.
- Stay current on national trends in academic advising and higher education and bring forward innovative practices to enhance the advising experience.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree plus five years of advising experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic advising or related student services within higher education.
- Proven ability to lead mentor and develop professional advising staff in a collaborative and student-centered environment.
- Broad knowledge of USU academic programs general education and graduation requirements student services university policies and procedures academic standing and other related policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree plus five years of academic advising experience
- 3 years of related administrative experience.
- Evidence of fostering a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement among advising staff.
- Knowledge of advising theory and creativity in providing alternatives in the delivery of advising services to students.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of leadership practices and the ability to lead a large team.
- Knowledge and understanding of a specialized area/program/process of advising.
- Ability to lead training and day-to-day efforts of advising staff.
- Ability to work with students in 1:1 or group advising settings.
- Ability to assess the success of programs/coordination areas and manage budgets.
- Ability to learn and maintain current knowledge of complex program requirements policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in a variety of current and emerging technology platforms.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills including excellent writing editing and public speaking
- Ability to work independently build relationships with external units speak in front of large audiences and communicate institutional policies procedures and language to the general population.
- Ability to make complex decisions identify issues within area of coordination problem solve resolve and communicate issues and their resolutions with advisors and administrators.
- Ability to use professional judgement in ambiguous situations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands and changing needs.
- Good organizational skills including the ability to work well under pressure and with multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to foster a positive team environment.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
3. Leadership Philosophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
4. Contact information for Professional reference
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
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University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
