Job Description

Help students stay on track—and lead the team that supports them.

At Indian River State College, student success is a shared commitment. As Assistant Director of Advising, you’ll play a key role in turning that commitment into action—supporting advising operations, leading a dedicated retention team, and helping students navigate their path to graduation.

This is an ideal opportunity for a strong advising professional ready to step into broader leadership—someone who enjoys mentoring others, solving complex student challenges, and improving systems that make a real difference.

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.

At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

What We Offer
At Indian River State College, we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

·         Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

·         Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.

·         Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.

·         Time for You: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance.

·         Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.

·         Growth & Development: Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, this position is accountable to advising and student success leadership for promoting performance in advising, student success, retention, and completion.  Assists the Director of Advising in implementing advising operations for student success professionals.  Provides direct supervision to the Retention and Completion team.  Provides guidance to advising staff on all campuses.  Coordinates and conducts training for academic advising staff on all campuses in partnership with Campus Directors and the Director of Advising.  Serves as the Director of Advising when the Director is away.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise the Retention and Completion team while assessing student needs, prior academic experiences, and career goals to guide students in the design and implementation of a successful academic and career plan to ensure students persist to graduation (30%)
• Plan, direct, and monitor daily departmental activities and make necessary adjustments to staff work assignments and advising services (25%)
• Resolve escalated issues and leverage academic advising expertise to solve complex problems and improve processes, including Academic Reinstatement, Course Substitutions, and PLA/competency credits (15%)
• Collaborate with the Director of Advising and Camp