Skip to main content

This job has expired

Director of Academic Advisement

Employer
University of Central Oklahoma
Location
Oklahoma, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 10, 2022

View more

Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Distance Education Programs, Other Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services, Other Student Affairs
Employment Type
Full Time
Send job

Job Details



Position Overview:

Direct and manage programs related to student academic planning, registration, and program completion; Design and develop resources for students. Measure and evaluate the performance of academic advisers and develop ongoing training and development. Establish standards and procedures for related processes, such as student records maintenance, graduation checks, and advising. Monitors and reports on utilization and impact of advising services. The general schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
  • Supervises, evaluates, and motivates all Office of Academic Advisement team/staff, including management team, advisement team and administrative staff. Works with Senior Advisers overseeing the management and supervision of office staff. Serves as primary Office of Academic Advisement liaison with/to academic departments. Coordinates and facilitates all Office of Academic Advisement meetings. Prepares Office of Academic Advisement Annual Report.
  • Plans, executes, and manages Office of Academic Advisement Budget. Coordinates hiring and interviewing processes and procedures for Office of Academic Advisement Staff. Addresses and investigates all student and adviser grievances. Communicates and networks with other advisement offices/personnel. Develops policies and procedures for student advisement, front desk management, academic advisors and support staff of the Office of Academic Advisement.
  • Investigates and recommends to the Senior Director for Retention and Completion additional sections for filled/closed courses. Evaluates, edits, and grants final approval for all Office of Academic Advisement publications. Delegates and assigns responsibilities and projects to all academic advisers pertaining to the needs of the Office of Academic Advisement. Serves as a member or delegates a team member to serve on the Enrollment and Student Success Assessment team.
  • Introduces planning, development and refinement processes to assess and enhance student learning outcomes in Enrollment and Student Success activities. Oversees Advising software to manage advising appointments, data collection, student interaction, etc. Utilizes Advising software and text messaging software to communicate with students and record interactions. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience Required:
  • Requires Bachelor’s degree in related field or 7+ years of equivalent work experience in leading and planning, including; program development, program prioritization, innovation, and assessment.
  • Requires the application of expertise in a chosen field to achieve results.
  • Extensive knowledge and compressive understanding of functional area.
  • Appropriate professional accomplishments and credentials.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred :
  • Masters Degree or above in education or related field.
  • At least +3 years of management, supervisory, or leadership experience in higher education.
  • Minimum +5 years of experience in Academic Advising or other closely related area.
  • Knowledge of student development and student success initiatives.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of Federal Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA) and assessment of student learning objectives.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and a student information system.
  • Positive attitude and initiative to problem solve independently within organization guidelines and policies.
  • A strong commitment to customer service.
  • Knowledge of student retention strategies.
Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Company

University of Central Oklahoma.

With strong connections throughout the Oklahoma City metro, the University of Central Oklahoma is dedicated to developing in students the confidence to succeed through transformative learning experiences. Central prides itself as a smart investment for success, preparing future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment, with access to more than 200 student organizations and the internship, employment, entertainment and cultural offerings of the rapidly growing Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Founded in 1890 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Central connects its nearly 14,000 students to unmatched value found in 118 undergraduate areas of study and 83 graduate programs from its main campus in Edmond and facilities throughout the metro area.

Send job

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert