SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC ADVISING #00092541

Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs

The Senior Director of Academic Advising at Missouri S&T is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and enhancing the academic advising program across the university. This role requires strategic leadership, operational management, and the development and implementation of best practices to support student success. The Senior Director will lead the Advising Counsel, supervise the Success Coach focused on academic major changes, and ensure a unified advising framework that leverages course sequencing and degree progression tools.

Leadership and Oversight:

• Lead and facilitate the Advising Counsel, setting strategic direction and ensuring effective collaboration among advisors.
• Supervise and provide mentorship to the Success Coach responsible for assisting students in changing academic majors.
• Ensure consistency in advising practices across departments by implementing a common advising framework.
• Establish career exploration practices to help students identify if their program of choice is best suited for them.

Advising Framework and Tools:

• Oversee the use of course sequencing and degree progression software to ensure accurate and effective advising. This includes vetting current systems for efficiency and user-access, potentially onboarding a more relevant model.
• Monitor and support ongoing maintenance of advising tools and systems, working closely with the Registrar, IT, and other relevant departments.

University-wide Processes:

• Establish and manage a university-wide dismissal board and appeal process, ensuring fair and consistent handling of student cases.
• Develop strategies to address and mitigate waitlists, working with departments to improve course availability and student access.

Policy and Training Development:

• Create and implement academic advising policies and practices, ensuring alignment with university goals and standards.
• Develop and deliver training programs for advisors, including workshops, seminars, and resources to enhance advising effectiveness and consistency.
• Implement education and practices for advisors to discuss and encourage student participation with prestigious scholarships and fellowships.

Assessment and Improvement:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of academic advising practices through data analysis, feedback, and assessment tools.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of advising services and student outcomes.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with academic departments, student services, and other stakeholders to promote a cohesive advising approach.
• Communicate advising policies, procedures, and updates clearly to advisors, students, and other university stakeholders.

A master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 8 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Prior experience in academic advising or related student services, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role is preferred.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $91,125-$144,102 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 14
University Title: SENIOR DIRECTOR STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 573-341-4241.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.