"Ast Dir-Academic Advisement Ct"

Job Summary

The Assistant Director (AD) is a part of the Academic Success and Planning (ASP) leadership team within the department of the Academic Advisement Center. The AD provides supervision in the department for full-time Academic and Career Advisors (professional staff) in addition to advisement in one of three meta-major specific areas: 1) Science and Mathematics 2) Business, Computing and Education and 3) Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. As one of three ADs in the department, the incumbent will work in collaboration with the other two ADs to support the overall student success and to carry out the university-wide academic advisement strategy at Augusta University. The AD establishes the tone for a student-centered, high-performance culture that emphasizes excellence in service, quality, productivity, and standards by Academic and Career Advisors. Reporting to the Director of the Advisement Center, the AD serves as primary administrator of technology systems and provides leadership and assistance in web-based technology, data collection, management, and reporting. In collaboration with the Director, the AD maintains operations, policies, and procedures consistent with student success initiatives. The incumbent will be required to develop and present workshops, and develop positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

The duties include but are not limited to:

• LEAD ADVISING PROGRAM: Participates on the ASP Leadership Team, providing leadership and support to cross-functional area initiatives in a blended student services unit. Leads the advising program, which involves the progress of students from orientation through graduation, overseeing the review of students' academic performance, ensuring the timeliness of the student communication cycle, analysis of degree progress trends, and overseeing advising related programming. Supports the Director in the development of annual goals for the Academic Advisement Center in collaboration with the AVP and staff. Contributes to the strategic planning process for ASP and ongoing evaluation for improvement of services.
• LEAD INNOVATION OF ADVISING STRATEGIES: Provides leadership in the development of innovative strategies utilizing technology (i.e. Navigate, College Scheduler, Smart Guidance, Banner, etc.) to provide the highest level of student contact and service to contribute to student success goals. Regularly utilizes advising technology to generate reports on student trends, risk-indicators, usage data, etc. Communicates findings with constituents to assess the impact and effectiveness of ASP programming through data collection and analysis; contributes content to assessment plans and reports. Champions the following key advising projects to ensure continuity of quality: Academic probation/suspension, transfer students, dual enrollment students, student degree progress, advisor on-boarding and professional development. Ensures a close and productive relationship with Career Academic and Professional Engagement (CAPE) Directors, programmatic faculty, and appropriate campus schools.
• STUDENT ADVISING: Manages a student caseload of advisees and coordinates adequate staffing for day-to-day campus operations and special events. Serves as one of three senior academic and career advisors and manages a caseload of advisees. Cross-trained in multiple majors, disciplines, and careers and assumes caseloads as needed. Monitors, advises, and tracks the retention, progression and graduation of all students within assigned population.
• MANAGE STAFF: Manages full-time professional staff, including assigning student caseloads, responsibilities, mentoring, and performance evaluations to include promoting effective teamwork and communication among all departments and other campus units capable of improving success, persistence, and timely graduation, serving as a liaison to the associated academic colleges and departments, teaching at least one INQR 1000 focused section per year, serving on University committees as necessary, and anticipating issues and researching information needed as background for the work of the other unit or collegiate leaders.
• OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with more than five years of experience in academic advising, supervisory experience, experience in student and career development, and teaching a first-year experience course or professional experience in a college setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Academic Advising, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs and Higher Education, (psychological) Counseling, or other closely related field. Five years of full-time advising experience at the college/university level, exhibiting moderate growth in role; may include supervision or mentoring of others.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of student information systems (for example, BANNER) is preferred.
Knowledge of academic fields for advising disciplines.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Knowledge of Degree Audit tools (DegreeWorks is preferred) to inform advising and retention practices.

SKILLS
High degree of autonomy, strong initiative, self-guided and reflective.
Demonstrate skills with social media and be responsible for updating media content.
Prepare market materials such as newsletters and brochures.
Prepare materials/handouts for presentations at seminars, conferences and workshops.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively and to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be flexible and be able to prioritize and to function independently with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work cooperatively and diplomatically with superiors, peers, students, and outside agencies.
Learn new software and programs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the regular business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B10
Salary: $52,500/annually - $57,200/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
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