Associate Director of Honors College- MSUAASF Range C

This position coordinates and administers comprehensive academic advising operational processes including efforts to publicize the program and support recruitment and student success initiatives within the Honors College. The role supports the academic progress engagement andtimelydegree completion of Honors students through integrated advising data-informed program support and cross-functional collaboration. Additionally the position contributes to institutional retention and student success goals byfacilitatingeffective program operations supporting fiscal and administrative processesleveragingdata to inform continuous improvement and coordinating work across multiple academic and administrative functions to support institutional student success goals. The roleoperateswith independent judgment in managing daily functions while aligning work with institutional policies program standards and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities and Results

Student Success Advising and Belonging 30%

• Provide proactive developmental academic advising to Honors students supporting academic planning degree progression and successful navigation of university requirements.

• Evaluate requests for exceptions to Honors program requirements and determineappropriate resolutionsconsistent with policy precedent and student circumstances.

• Design and implement student success and retention initiatives that promote academic excellence community building and students sense of belonging.

• Interpret university policies curriculum requirements and Honors program standards to guide student decision-making.

• Monitor student progressidentifyrisk factors and implementtimelyinterventions that support retention persistence andtimelydegree completion.

• Maintainaccurateadvising documentation and student records in institutional systems.

• Apply individualized advising strategies to meet diverse student needs.

• Serve as primary advisor to the University Honors Club supporting student leadership development and engagement.

• Coordinate and support signature Honors communitybuilding activities and events such as firstyear and transition programming retreatsshowcases and recognition activities.

Program Coordination and Operations 15%

• Coordinate Honors College program processes including onboarding curriculum tracking and graduation verification.

• Manage daytoday operational workflows resolving issues and ensuring continuity of services.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support effective delivery of Honors programming.

• Support implementation and consistency of program requirements in alignment with institutional and Minnesota State standards.

• Mentor and supervise student employees and graduate assistants including training delegation of responsibilities and performance feedback.

• Plan and coordinate medium-complexity projects and events involving multiple campus partners timelines and resource requirements.

• Evaluate operational processes and implement workflow improvements that enhance efficiency compliance and student service outcomes.

• Resolve complex student program and operational issues requiring interpretation of university and Honors College policies and coordination across multiple offices.

Data Management and Assessment 15%

• Developmaintain and analyze data related to student participation progression and outcomes.

• Generate reports and dashboards to support program evaluation and decision-making.

• Maintainaccuraterecords of student progress Honors requirements engagement and outcomes using institutional data systems and technologies.

• Identifytrends in student data to informadvisingstrategies program improvements and resource considerations.

• Design and implement assessment projects and evaluation tools to measure student engagement retention learning and program effectiveness.

• Translate assessment findings into recommendations for annual priorities student success initiatives and program improvements.

Fiscal OperationsPurchasing and Compliance 20%

• Assistwith budgeting and fiscal operations including monitoring and evaluating multiple budget units tracking expenditures and ensuring alignment with approved allocations.

• Support annual and ongoing budget planning processes by compiling financial data projecting needs and adhering to university Minnesota State and state policies.

• Process and track purchasing activities including requisitions reimbursements and vendor transactions ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement guidelines.

• Coordinate studentworkerpayroll processes including timesheet verification appointment tracking and adherence to payroll policies and timelines.

• Participate in the planning monitoring and allocation of operational resources to support student success and to ensure compliance with institutional policies system requirements and state regulationsidentifyingand resolving discrepancies.

• Maintain documentation and internal controls that support transparency accountability and audit readiness.

Communication Collaboration and Recruitment 20%

• Engage with faculty academic departments and student services to coordinate support for Honors students.

• Serve as a key point of contact for program information ensuring clearaccurate and consistent communication across stakeholders.

• Lead and support Honors College recruitment efforts including outreach to prospective students participation in admissions events presentations and communications designed to promote program opportunities and benefits.

• Represent the Honors College in recruitment and outreach initiatives collaborating with Admissions and campus partners to support enrollment goals.

• Develop and deliver recruitment communications and materials tailored to diverse student audiences.

• Collaborate across units to support integrated student success strategies and resolve cross-functional issues.

• Participate in committees or workgroupsrepresentingHonors College needs and priorities.

• Bachelors degree and 3 years of related professional experience in student engagement advising or higher education coordination; orMastersdegree and one year of related professional experience in student engagement advising or higher education coordination

• Demonstrated ability to use technology to manage workflow and communications.

• Demonstrated success in building supportive relationships with students that contribute to student engagement persistence and sense of belonging in a higher education setting

• Experience using student data and relationship-based practices toidentifystudent needs and implement interventions that improve student outcomes and retention

• Knowledge ofadvisingtheory policy interpretation and data use

• Experience supporting fiscal operations including budget monitoringpurchasingprocesses and adherence to institutional and regulatory compliance requirements

• Ability to work with students from culturally diverse backgrounds

• Masters degree in higher education student affairs counseling or a related field

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing student success retention or engagement initiatives

• Experience using data analytics dashboards or assessment tools to inform program improvement and student success strategies

• Experience contributing to or leading assessment efforts including developing reports and applying findings to practice

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate programs or events that support student engagement leadership development and community building

• Knowledge of honors education experiential learning or undergraduate enrichment programming

• Experience managing budgets or financial accounts in a higher education or public sector environment

• Experience supervising student employees or graduate assistants

Working conditions are primarily on campus. Some travel including occasional overnight travel may beto other sites for events or activities. Some evening and weekend work will be.

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sittingkeyboardingand manipulating a computer mouse;to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Lifting/moving presentation and/or marketing materials up to 40 pounds may be.