Assistant Director of Advising
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Job Location:
Fort Pierce, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Help students stay on trackand lead the team that supports them.
At Indian River State College student success is a shared commitment. As Assistant Director of Advising youll play a key role in turning that commitment into actionsupporting advising operations leading a dedicated retention team and helping students navigate their path to graduation.
This is an ideal opportunity for a strong advising professional ready to step into broader leadershipsomeone who enjoys mentoring others solving complex student challenges and improving systems that make a real difference.
About Us
Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Floridas Treasure Coast serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence innovation and community engagement offering associate and bachelors degrees workforce training and continuing education programs.
At The River we believe every students and employees story matters. We value the different perspectives experiences and talents that come together on our campuses creating a learning environment and workplace thats supportive inclusive and inspiring. With flexible options online on campus and hybrid we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.
Why Join the River
When you join Indian River State College you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; its an opportunity to shape the future uplift students and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.
What We Offer
At Indian River State College we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness: Medical dental vision flexible spending accounts life insurance supplemental plans and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.
Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.
Time for You: Generous paid vacation personal and sick leave to support work-life balance.
Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.
Growth & Development: Professional development programs leadership training and opportunities to advance your career.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction this position is accountable to advising and student success leadership for promoting performance in advising student success retention and completion. Assists the Director of Advising in implementing advising operations for student success professionals. Provides direct supervision to the Retention and Completion team. Provides guidance to advising staff on all campuses. Coordinates and conducts training for academic advising staff on all campuses in partnership with Campus Directors and the Director of Advising. Serves as the Director of Advising when the Director is away.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
- Supervise the Retention and Completion team while assessing student needs prior academic experiences and career goals to guide students in the design and implementation of a successful academic and career plan to ensure students persist to graduation (30%)
- Plan direct and monitor daily departmental activities and make necessary adjustments to staff work assignments and advising services (25%)
- Resolve escalated issues and leverage academic advising expertise to solve complex problems and improve processes including Academic Reinstatement Course Substitutions and PLA/competency credits (15%)
- Collaborate with the Director of Advising and Campus Directors to compile interpret and review reports on student engagement retention transfer rates and academic performance outcomes. (15%)
- Establish and maintain relationships with campus partners including deans department chairs and all student success departments serving on committees or workgroups related to student success retention and completion (10%)
- Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned (5%)
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:
- Bachelors degree and relevant work experience; Masters degree preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful work experience in leading developing and implementing strategies for student success;
- Experience in academic advising of students in a college or university setting;
- Strong commitment to student success;
- Excellent verbal written presentation and interpersonal skills;
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines;
- Ability to lead work and collaborate in a team environment;
- Able to analyze data identify trends and implement student retention and completion strategies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires an ability to sit stand walk bend lift reach up stoop and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines such as copier fax calculator telephone and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.
This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.
Classification
StaffSupervisory
YesFLSA Exempt
YesEmployment Type
RegularCompensation and Application Deadline
Pay range starts at: $51219.90 . All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidates education and experience Open until filled.Required Experience:
Director
