Director - Academic Advising

Provide leadership for advising efforts across the service area in collaboration with academic departments, faculty advisors in Academic Affairs, and academic and student support units. The director will attend all Academic Dean meetings.

The director will be primarily responsible for the management Academic Advising Team. The director will provide direction and advocacy for academic advising strategies related to student success and will help foster cross-campus communication and collaboration for academic advising. The director will facilitate assessment to maximize the quality of advising, particularly for first year students.

Provide vision, leadership and oversight for the Academic Advising Team and its intervention programs, advisor training, student tracking and monitoring, and assessment of advising activities within the campus service area

Lead development of innovative strategies utilizing new technologies to provide the highest level of student contact and service to contribute to the college's student success goals Manage the Academic Advising Team's budget, allocate personnel and fiscal resources, and conduct annual performance reviews of personnel

This position will work closely with the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Academic School Deans to establish open lines of communication in implementing key strategies for recruitment, enrollment, completion, retention, and student success.

Oversee development and delivery of regional training programs for academic advisors, and faculty advisors.

Develop and oversee standardized data reporting and administration of regional assessment strategies that address evaluation of practices and programs

Demonstrate strong commitment to student development and success through advocacy, positive attitude, adaptability, approachability, problem solving, and support

Demonstrate developmental academic advising that assists students in clarifying personal, academic and career goals through the use of appropriate student development, human development, and student learning theories

Assist students in interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curricula, and pre-requisites, etc.

Assist students in gaining a basic understanding of the College's registration process and processes that need to be completed prior to the beginning of each semester

Maintain current knowledge of the institution's academic programs, curriculum, practices and academic and student policies

Coordinate with other Student Affairs and Academic Affairs areas to ensure accuracy of advising materials distributed to students, faculty, and staff

Possess a working knowledge of the various types of student financial assistance programs. Manage academic advising case load in a manner that promotes retention, persistence, and student success through proactive interactions and interventions

Assist students in the development of an Individualized Academic Plan

Monitor student progress through regular meetings, communications, interventions, assessments, and data collection

Maintain academic advising records in compliance with College and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with students, faculty, and staff

Utilize a communication plan to engage the college community in the academic advising process

Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and respected

Actively participate in professional development opportunities and professional organizations, as well as college-wide committees, etc.

The above list of duties should not be contrasted as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. Promote same as an integral part of one's work

Position reports to Campus Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and has a dotted line to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.

Position supervises Academic Advising Team

Benefits:

Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, , LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.

Employer contribution annually to Health Savings Account.

No waiting period to enroll in benefits. Coverage starts on day 1.

Employer contribution to retirement plan. (10% of annual salary-employee contribution not required)

Paid time off: vacation and sick time accrued bi-weekly.

Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.

Free tuition for employee and dependents.

Professional Development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required. Minimum of three years of experience in academic advising, admissions, career counseling or related higher education area is required.

Previous supervisory experience. Good judgment, discretion, tact, and the ability to work easily with senior leaders within the organization.

Must be adept at resolving individual and group conflicts.

Must have a commitment to excellent customer service and being a team player.

Occasional travel is required. Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to drive to other locations within the state.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline is required.

Previous supervisory experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in fostering student success, in building cross-disciplinary relationships in academic advising, and in use of educational software to advance student success. Community College experience is preferred.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.

As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.