Houston Baptist University Houston , TX 77020
Posted 3 weeks ago
Director of Advising and Student Persistence
Reports to: Dean of Student Success
Job Status: Exempt
Job Purpose
The Director of Advising and Student Persistence is responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing support of the Student Success Specialist model, with specific focus on academic advising practices. This individual will organize successful initiatives, develop relationships with college deans and staff, and provide logistical support of the day-to-day supervision of the Student Success Specialists.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Provides daily oversight of Student Success Specialists (SSS)
Collaborates with Dean of Student Success in the development of SSS role
Identifies and assigns students needing additional support to appropriate SSS
Trains SSS in creating and utilizing roadmaps to success for students with specific areas of growth such as financial literacy, campus involvement, athletics, or academic concerns
Maintains and oversees team budget
Assists in the monitoring of student academic performance and their persistence towards graduation, compiling data and reports as needed
Coordinates and develops university-wide academic advising
Develops training for faculty and staff academic advisors
Participates with SSS staff in implementation and planning of Summer Launch (in specific role as determined by Summer Launch team)
Communicates and collaborates with academic colleges regarding SSS model and advising best practices
Participates in committees, as assigned
Maintains knowledge of current degree plans and pathways and effectively communicates changes across campus
Cultivates relationships with Enrollment Management, Registrar, Financial Aid, and other partners
Provides leadership in coordinating workshops and other events throughout the year for student development
Manages new student outreach every summer to assist with freshmen transition and registration
Creates, with team, marketing materials for advising and SSS to aid in social, academic, and spiritual integration, and to support student engagement and success
Academically advises and supports designated cohort of students
Coordinates registration outreach campaign each semester
Maintains Super User role in online student services platform, overseeing program updates, resolving user obstacles, and utilizing scheduling and alerts to monitor student success and persistence
Organizes and manages SSS and advising components of spring Pre-Registration and GO events
Emphasizes discipleship and spiritual growth as a key component of student success through staff development and training
Performs other duties as assigned by direct supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
Commitment to the ministry and mission of Houston Christian University
Ability and willingness to disciple students and foster spiritual growth
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
Masters degree in related field
Minimum 5 years prior experience in higher education with emphasis on academic advising and student support
Expectations
In addition to the above job responsibilities, some weekends or evenings may be required on a limited basis.
Additional Information
Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit
Houston Baptist University