Director of Academic Advising

Wofford College invites applications for a highly motivated and collaborative advising professional to serve as the inaugural director of academic advising. Reporting to the associate provost for curriculum and co-curriculum and indirectly to the provost, the new director will work in partnership with departments and offices across campus to strengthen the academic advising program at a student-centered, undergraduate liberal arts college. The director will have the opportunity to set the direction for the advising program, leading the college’s efforts in comprehensive student advising and ensuring that advising at Wofford serves all students equally well.

The director of advising is responsible for supervising the college’s advising program for first-year and undeclared students and coordinating with department chairs on matters related to major advising. The director serves as an active resource for faculty advisors on academic policy, general education and graduation requirements, and provides professional development for faculty advisors, particularly in matters related to diversity, equity and inclusion in the advising process.

Additionally, the director will hire and supervise an assistant director of academic advising. The assistant director will focus on pre-professional advising in the health sciences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership for a seamless advising experience across the college.
• Integrate advising initiatives with equity-focused practices as part of the college’s broader DEI efforts, including assisting students of diverse backgrounds to navigate educational barriers.
• Supervise the advising program for first-year and undeclared students.
• Serve as the primary advisor for a cohort of students and students with specialized advising needs.
• Coordinate summer advising for incoming first-year students.
• Partner with academic units as they deliver major advising.
• Facilitate professional development, training and workshops for faculty advisors.
• Continue to improve our advising program, including through the development of both program-level assessment and individual advisor assessment instruments.
• Membership on college committees, including academic standards committee and first-year student programs.
• Teach one course per semester in areas of expertise or the general education curriculum.

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Academic departments and faculty
Accessibility Services
Admissions
Advising Council
Athletics Department
Campus Life and Student Development
Career Services
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Office of Financial Aid
Office of the Registrar
Orientation and First-Year Experience
Student Success

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of campus constituents.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in student success.
• Ability to exercise initiative, flexibility and resourcefulness to manage sensitive situations.
• Experience creating professional development opportunities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Working knowledge of standard computer software and the ability to learn and utilize CRM, LMS
• and student information systems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree.
• Three years of relevant experience in academic advising.
• Two years of leadership experience in higher education.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Doctoral degree
• Five or more years of supervisory, management or leadership in academic advising

APPLICATION
Application materials should be emailed to AdvisingDirector@wofford.edu. Application materials include: (1) cover letter outlining interest, qualifications and experience, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and vision for the role of advising at a residential liberal arts college, (2) current curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on April 17, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Anne Catllá, catllaaj@wofford.edu.

ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE
Wofford College is a place where thought leads, where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is expected. Wofford invites applicants who are focused on student success and excited to join a community committed to preparing thought leaders.

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. A Phi Beta Kappa college (chartered in 1940), Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,800 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, experiential learning opportunities and successful and supportive graduates, Wofford is recognized consistently as a “best value” and for accessibility for lowand middle-income students. To learn more, visit Wofford.edu.

EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For information about Wofford’s Title IX compliance, visit wofford.edu/administration/title-ix.

It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact HumanResources@Wofford.edu.