Assistant Director, Advising Services
Texas A&M University SystemAbout the role
Job Title
Assistant Director, Advising ServicesAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Department Of Public Health StudiesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Assistant Director of Advising manages a team of staff in providing academic advising for students grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student development theories. Complies with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA). May advise in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six years of program coordination, administration, or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Education or Social Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of student development in higher education.
Ability to lead students in developing a sense of purpose and developing education and personal goals.
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely, work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
Supervision
Under direction, manages a team of staff in providing academic advising for students grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student development theories.
Develops and assesses plans for delivery of advising services that are flexible and responsive to students’ needs.
Establishes and monitors key performance indicators for academic advisors.
Leads hiring of new academic advisors.
Professional Development
Leads advisor professional development based in theory, best practices, and recent research.
Develops and maintains reference materials for advisors that reflect common practices, policies, and guidelines.
Collaboration
Coordinates with campus partners to develop strategies that support student retention and graduation goals.
Works collaboratively with deans and department chairs to ensure that academic advising services meet distinct needs of students and that faculty understand the student experience.
Participates in planning, directing, and coordinating operational or procedural matters to meet department goals and objectives.
Data & Assessment
Analyzes data, develops reports, and creates assessment instruments for programs, initiatives, and services.
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