Director of Academic Advising Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4801854) Apply  Director of Academic Advising Salary $63,519.00 Annually Location Shreveport, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 204830 Dir of Aca Adv 012025 Department LSU-Shreveport Opening Date 01/22/2025 Closing Date 2/19/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information For additional information concerning this job posting contact: Jennifer Isaac LSUS Department of Human Resource Management Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS (318) 797-5279 LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go towww.lsus.edu LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities. No Civil Service testscore is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* Minimum Qualifications The Director of Academic Advising is a new position at LSU Shreveport that will lead efforts to centralize academic advising. This role will build and oversee a dedicated team of professional advisors who provide personalized academic and career planning guidance to students, with a strong emphasis on holistic advising practices. The Director will focus on creating a positive environment that enhances student engagement, satisfaction, success, and persistence. This position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership: + Lead the development and implementation of a centralized academic advising strategy that aligns with the university's mission and goals. + Collaborate with student success leadership to integrate the advising model into the broader student success framework. + Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of advising services campus-wide. + Cultivate partnerships with other institutions to enhance transfer pathways for new students transitioning to upper division programs. + Serve on university committees, including the retention, first-year experience, and academic advising committees. Team Leadership: + Mentor and cultivate a positive, inclusive culture among professional advisors while promoting a commitment to continuous learning and improvement in advising practices. + Train all advisors in strengths-based models that promote student success, resilience, and self-efficacy, emphasizing proactive, holistic, and appreciative advising approaches. + Collaborate with first-year advisors to develop tailored support strategies that aid new students in their transition to college, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed for a successful start. + Support undergraduate transfer coordinators in designing, evaluating, and enhancing transfer student advising processes to improve the overall transfer student experience. + Conduct annual performance evaluation and planning sessions with direct report staff. Administrative Duties: + Oversee advising office operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, hiring and training, operational standards, and records maintenance. + Provide periodic updates and comprehensive annual reports on unit goals, accomplishments, and assessments of student learning objectives and their impact on student success. + Develop a system for tracking advising session information, such as appointment trends and advisor caseload data, to aid in evaluating service utilization and staffing needs. + Maintain a centralized database of curriculum maps to ensure advisors have access to accurate and up-to-date program information for effective student guidance. Advising Practices: + Design academic advising services to meet students' academic, personal, and career development needs, with a focus on increasing retention and persistence. + Develop and formalize campus-wide policies, procedures, and assessment practices for academic advising. + Develop unit goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes, along with corresponding assessment measures. + Integrate risk assessment and career/major exploration tools into advising processes. + Create solutions to improve advisor communication and access to a student's advising history, including a process for documenting advisor session notes, to ensure accuracy and consistency in student support. + Implement practices that align with recommendations from the Louisiana Board of Regents, including the Meauxmentum Framework; stay updated on legislative changes and implement relevant adjustments that affect advising practices. Program Development & Student Engagement: + Create strategies to actively engage students in the advising process, aligning their strengths and aspirations with career goals to encourage persistence. + Design advising processes that prioritize increased access to career development resources and achievement of key career readiness milestones (e.g. internships, leadership roles, professional networking, mentoring). + Establish clear communication channels and processes for students to connect with advising resources efficiently, with a focus on removing barriers and smoothing pathways. + Establish a messaging campaign cycle for continuing students that promotes retention by facilitating timely scheduling of advising sessions and course registration for upcoming semesters. + Coordinate and lead academic advising events (e.g. advising walk-ins, group registration) during peak periods and/or with target populations, as needed. + Work closely with student success leadership to design and implement first-year advising activities within first-year seminar courses. Collaboration with Stakeholders: + Collaborate with campus stakeholders to enhance advising practices and ensure a coordinated approach to student success and retention. + Provide training and support to stakeholders in academic departments, enrollment management, and other functional areas regarding advising and registration processes. + Work closely with Career Services to implement a comprehensive career development framework into advising practices. + Work closely with Academic Success to support early intervention and academic recovery efforts. + Collaborate with the Office of Recruitment to support student advising and registration processes at New Student Orientation events. + Advocate for student needs and serve as a resource for faculty and staff regarding advising issues. Data Analysis & Assessment: + Utilize data analytics to evaluate advising services and identify areas for improvement. + Implement assessment tools to measure student satisfaction and engagement with advising initiatives and achievement of intended student learning outcomes. + Work closely with student success leadership to evaluate student progress, identify patterns in performance disparities, and develop targeted solutions. + Enhance advising programs to ensure they meet the needs of today’s learners, particularly underrepresented and non-traditional populations. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS + Master's degree from an accredited institution. + Minimum of five (5) years of experience in academic advising, student services, counseling, or similar roles in higher education. + Demonstrated knowledge of university academic policies and curriculum requirements. + Experience supervising professional or student staff. + Strong understanding of holistic advising principles and best practices in student development. + Familiarity with contemporary student challenges and effective support strategies. + Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. + Commitment to responding efficiently and professionally with a strong customer service approach to multiple demands from various stakeholders. + Dedication to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that benefits all students, regardless of background or circumstance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS + Advanced degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, or a related field. + Experience working in a centralized advising model. + Knowledge of early alert systems and other student retention models. + Demonstrated leadership experience with a successful track record in program development. + Proficiency in data analysis and assessment techniques. + Familiarity with student information systems and success platforms. + Experience in developing strategic partnerships that support interdisciplinary approaches to student success. + Event planning and coordination experience, with the ability to present to diverse groups. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS The following documents must be included with application: + CV or resume + Three professional references + Cover letter outlining why you would be a good fit for this position Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. 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