Director of Advising

Job Summary:

The Director of Advising is a full-time, 12-month position that reports to the Dean of Enrollment Management. The position is responsible for leading the college's advising efforts including but not limited to facilitating the advising process for students, managing the advising budget, and supervising the advising staff. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Salary: Annual salary range of $48,000-$52,000 to commensurate with education and experience. Plus, excellent benefit package.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision of academic advisors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of academic advising
• Develop, implement, evaluate, maintain and modify policies, procedures and practices pertaining to academic advising
• Design, implement, and assess ongoing training programs for academic advisors to ensure quality and consistent academic advising services to all students and alignment with institutional policies
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate various programs and materials to meet advising and retention objectives.
• Supervise advising staff to ensure the provision of excellent service to students
• Create, review, and update graduation plans with students to promote personal growth, academic excellence, career development, and timely degree completion
• Assess, evaluate, and further develop first-year advising and retention strategies
• Ensure the delivery of accurate, relevant, and timely information to students concerning early advising option, graduation requirements, and other relevant information
• Maintain and update advisor and advisee information found on the college website, online catalog, in Jenzabar, and other housed locations
• Develop, implement, and assess academic advising priorities, goals, and action plans in conjunction with Dean of Enrollment Management to enhance student progress to degree completion
• Collect and review student data to evaluate enrollment levels, retention rates, and department outcomes
• Maintain accurate records on students, services, and programs through academic advising
• Assist the Dean of Enrollment Management with other relevant services, strategies, and/or activities

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build rapport
• Demonstrated experience in supervision of individuals
• Excellent organizational ability, high level of accuracy, attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision.
• Exhibits qualities essential to being a team player.
• Committed to providing exceptional service to students, staff, other educational entities, and the public
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations
• Ability to work independently and under time constraints
• Excellent computer skills

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree with at least 5 to 7 years' experience in higher education including academic advising and supervision.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master's degree in higher education, administration, counseling, or related field with 3 to 5 years' experience in academic advising or a closely related student services area and experience using the Jenzabar (J1) student information system.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently sitting for extended periods of time.

Application Agreement

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

Chosen Candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and have acceptable background results, provide any certificates of training (if the candidates possess any) or Licenses, Official Transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), must have a clean driving record and must complete all new hire paperwork prior to starting work. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to drug testing.