Assistant Director, Academic Advising

Position Details

Requisition Number S430P Home Org Name Engineering Administration Division Name Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering Position Title Assistant Director, Academic Advising Job Class Code AA70 Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean Student Services manages the coordination and delivery of academic advising services for a college or school. Provides project management and metrics in the area of retention-related outreach to students and faculty.

Essential Functions

Develops and implements operational guidelines and policies in accordance with Auburn University policies for the advisory team.
Analyzes and utilizes student academic data to plan, coordinate, and create strategies and specialized programs for students designed to increase retention and student success.
Oversees advising and student services information and outreach to prospective students through information sessions, fairs, and recruiting events.
May conduct orientation presentations and events for students, including freshman and transfer orientations.
May develop and teach orientation courses for incoming students.
Oversees college advising processes which includes one or more of the following: transfer course articulation process, course evaluations, minors, orientations, and student events.
Collaborates with faculty to encourage participation in student services programs focusing on increasing the frequency and quality of student/faculty interactions and relationships.
Assists Assistant Dean by meeting with prospective students and other visitors to the
College/School.

Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.


Education Level Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution Field of Study

Degree in Education, Business, Psychology,
Counseling, or related field.

Years of Experience 5 Area of Experience

Experience in academic advising and student
services. Three years of experience in academic advising in a higher education environment.

Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Education Level Field of Study Years of Experience Area of Experience Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications

Masters degree


Salary Grade 34 Salary Range $45,100 - $75,100 Job Category Academic Advising/Support Working Hours if Non-Traditional List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 09/23/2020 Closing Date 10/07/2020 EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

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1. * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
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2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University.
   • Not a current Auburn employee
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3. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Business, Psychology, Counseling, or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have 5 years of experience in academic advising and student services, plus 3 years of experience in academic advising in a higher education environment?
   • Yes
   • No