ASSISTANT DIRECTOR STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - Assistant Director of Advising

Hiring Department

College of Arts & Science

Job Description

The College of Arts and Science (A&S) at the University of Missouri is hiring an Assistant Director of Advising. The Assistant Director of Advising in A&S will positively impact student and advisor success by playing a key role in the overall leadership and coordination of the College’s decentralized advising model. This new position will work closely with a team of outstanding academic advisors across the College and serve in a leadership role that will contribute to A&S’s growing student success infrastructure.

This position will work closely with the Director of Advising, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, A&S student support services, and academic advisors across the College’s schools and departments in the overall implementation of advising services and student success in A&S. We are looking for an advising professional who has demonstrated experience in coordinating or managing an administrative function within advising or student services, who is invested in student retention, and is motivated to take on a leadership role within a decentralized, mixed model for academic advising in the largest academic unit at the University of Missouri.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Retention - including leading advising efforts for early alert and probation/dismissal processes
• Supervision over 6-8 academic advisors; supporting onboarding and training for academic advisors
• Advising – dedicated caseload based on the candidate and supporting students in transition
• Special projects within student success as needed, particularly based on the candidate’s experience, interests, and skills

Salary

Salary Range: $55,000.00-$68,815.00
GGS Grade: 010
University Title: Assistant Director Student Support Services
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Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Evenings and Weekends work may sometimes be required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree + five years’ experience of advising and minimum two years of additional administrative responsibilities within an advising office

Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter required in application package.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-884-2577 .

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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