Director of Academic Advising

The Director of Academic Advising provides strategic leadership for advising efforts across the campus, overseeing the management and operations of the centralized academic advising area, and fostering cross-campus communication and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s degree preferred in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in academic advising or student success services.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of developmental advising theory and student success best practices.
• Experience with assessment, data reporting, and student information systems.
• Experience leading retention initiatives.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services