Director of Academic Advising
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Job Location:
University Heights, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Duties And Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction for undergraduate advising services at the university collaborating closely with academic departments faculty assistant deans and other stakeholders to ensure that advising is consistent timely and of high quality Lead and supervise the Academic Success Advisors to ensure that they are meeting individual departmental and divisional performance metrics Oversee academic advising caseloads and make adjustments as necessary Partner with the director of the Center for Career Services to forge strong collaborative relationships between each others teams and develop a shared sense of accountability for student success Outline and coordinate the course registration process for first-year students and transfer students including advisor assignments and advising activities during New Student Orientation ( NSO ) Oversee the assessment of academic advising for undergraduate students across the institution including analysis and sharing of relevant data in order to improve processes and outcomes Develop implement and manage a training and development program for staff and faculty academic advisors Collaborate with other Student Success leaders to build launch and maintain a central student success portal in Slate which will serve as the primary platform for student advising and support; coordinate the training and onboarding of new users in advising roles Co-lead along with the director of the Center for Career Services the curriculum development and staffing of a revised academic/career success course for all first-year students Coordinate outreach efforts to students at key times (early alert midterms) focusing on positivity and support Oversee the JCU Navigator program for first-year students including recruitment training and execution Supervise and mentor departments graduate assistant Manage a personal caseload of advisees (smaller than most advisors); assist students with course scheduling planning prerequisites academic requirements and class sequencing Serve as office lead on all academic policy matters and represent the office on committees such as the Academic Sanctions Committee the Care Team and the University Committee on Academic Policies Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in a relevant academic/professional field Minimum of 8 years of successful advising and/or teaching experience in higher education in areas relevant to the job responsibilities Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to make effective public presentations Demonstrated excellence in leadership organizational development change management and interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituents (faculty staff alumni students and families) Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel; Familiarity with Student Information System and Learning Management Systems possibly Canvas. Familiarity with Google G-suite Ability to analyze interpret and connect data accurately and consistently Possess strategic planning skills and strong fiscal and budget management abilities Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capabilities Ability to apply independent judgment and decision-making skills to issues related to university policies and procedures Interest in understanding and supporting John Carrolls mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
Preferred Qualifications
Prior academic advising or student services leadership experience Experience with Ellucians Banner product
Provide leadership and direction for undergraduate advising services at the university collaborating closely with academic departments faculty assistant deans and other stakeholders to ensure that advising is consistent timely and of high quality Lead and supervise the Academic Success Advisors to ensure that they are meeting individual departmental and divisional performance metrics Oversee academic advising caseloads and make adjustments as necessary Partner with the director of the Center for Career Services to forge strong collaborative relationships between each others teams and develop a shared sense of accountability for student success Outline and coordinate the course registration process for first-year students and transfer students including advisor assignments and advising activities during New Student Orientation ( NSO ) Oversee the assessment of academic advising for undergraduate students across the institution including analysis and sharing of relevant data in order to improve processes and outcomes Develop implement and manage a training and development program for staff and faculty academic advisors Collaborate with other Student Success leaders to build launch and maintain a central student success portal in Slate which will serve as the primary platform for student advising and support; coordinate the training and onboarding of new users in advising roles Co-lead along with the director of the Center for Career Services the curriculum development and staffing of a revised academic/career success course for all first-year students Coordinate outreach efforts to students at key times (early alert midterms) focusing on positivity and support Oversee the JCU Navigator program for first-year students including recruitment training and execution Supervise and mentor departments graduate assistant Manage a personal caseload of advisees (smaller than most advisors); assist students with course scheduling planning prerequisites academic requirements and class sequencing Serve as office lead on all academic policy matters and represent the office on committees such as the Academic Sanctions Committee the Care Team and the University Committee on Academic Policies Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in a relevant academic/professional field Minimum of 8 years of successful advising and/or teaching experience in higher education in areas relevant to the job responsibilities Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to make effective public presentations Demonstrated excellence in leadership organizational development change management and interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituents (faculty staff alumni students and families) Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel; Familiarity with Student Information System and Learning Management Systems possibly Canvas. Familiarity with Google G-suite Ability to analyze interpret and connect data accurately and consistently Possess strategic planning skills and strong fiscal and budget management abilities Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capabilities Ability to apply independent judgment and decision-making skills to issues related to university policies and procedures Interest in understanding and supporting John Carrolls mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
Preferred Qualifications
Prior academic advising or student services leadership experience Experience with Ellucians Banner product
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- Writing Skills
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