Job Details
Senior Director of Advising
Senior Director of Advising
Department: Student Affairs
Reports to: Dean of Enrollment Services
Job Description
The Senior Director of Advising works within the Student Affairs Division and assists the college in meeting its strategic goals, including supporting student momentum. The Senior Director works closely with others in Student Affairs as well as Academic Affairs and College Leadership to implement the institutional vision for strong student engagement, retention, and completion strategies.
The Senior Director of Advising manages a team of 12 academic/pathways advisors and support staff in the delivery of advising services for students pursuing degrees, certificates, and credentials in both transfer and workforce programs of study. The scope of work within the advising area includes developing and assessing the strategies for the institution's pathways advising model; developing and implementing relevant trainings; supervising, hiring and coordinating training for all advising staff; directing advising staff during the registration cycle and during peak advising periods; and ensuring consistent and quality communication with the students to promote student success. The Senior Director of Advising reports to the Dean of Enrollment Services.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field and five years full-time experience working with college students in academic advising or student affairs in a higher education setting.
- A minimum of three years of supervisory experience, preferably in academic advising.
- Knowledge of, and experience implementing advising best practices.
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
Additional Considerations
- Ability to work with diverse, non-traditional and traditionally underserved populations.
- Experience with student retention initiatives.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Proven capacity to present a positive image and maintain a professional demeanor.
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Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
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