Job Title Associate Director, Academic Advising Agency Texas A&M International University Department Office of the Provost & VP for Academic Affairs Proposed Minimum Salary $4,875.87 monthly Job Location Laredo, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Job Summary The Associate Director, Academic Advising, under the direct supervision of the Provost/VPAA, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the university’s proactive advising efforts. This position assists the Provost/VPAA or other appropriate administrators in the overall management and administrative direction of all aspects of an academic advising unit and/or function. Essential Duties and Responsibilities + Leads the strategic planning for assigned areas and assists the Director in developing and implementing the overall departmental strategic plan. + Directs daily activities and provides guidance and direction to staff involved in department services and programs. + Develops and implements training programs and resources for student employees, advisors, and faculty. + Develops marketing strategies to reach faculty and students. + Assists in developing and maintaining an Advisor’s Handbook reflecting common policies and guidelines based on best practices. + Analyzes existing goals and programs and recommends improvements. + Coordinates advising strategies with various campus entities and programs to maximize student success and retention. + Assists the VPAA/Provost in formulating and implementing policies and procedures + Assists with the support, development, implementation, and evaluation of new and continuing programs designed to improve student persistence and success. + Serves on various committees. + Helps to ensure the success of Academic Advising by assisting Provost/VPAA in administration and assessment as needed. + Collaborate with other Associate Directors to leverage cross-functional opportunities. + Other duties as assigned. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. Additional Responsibilities + Meets regularly with the Provost/VPAA. + Coordinates meetings with college lead advisors. + Coordinates advising efforts (events, fair, informational session, etc.) + Assists the Office of the Provost in reviewing curriculum changes, course schedules, and course mapping. + Attends University Curriculum committee meetings. Minimum Requirements + Education – Master’s degree. + Experience – Seven years related experience in higher education. + Supervisory Experience – a minimum of two years supervisory experience in an academic advising environment. + An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Education and Experience + A minimum of six years of experience as an academic advisor. + A minimum of five years of supervisory experience in advising. + Experience with assessment as it relates to advising. + Experience with case management/assignment of students to advisors. + Experience with course scheduling. + Experience with catalog review and course mapping. + Experience with creating policies as they relate to advising. + Experience with advising events, fairs, student outreach. + Ability to work individually and in teams across the university and the system. Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: + Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. + Budget management and strategic planning. + Banner or similar proprietary systems for higher education. Ability to: + Multitask and work cooperatively with others. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. Licensing / Professional Certification – None. Physical Requirements – General Office Environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervision of Others The position supervises employees. Other Requirements + Evening and weekend work may be required. + Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions. + Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. Salary: $58,510.44/annually INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include: + Resume + Cover Letter + 3 professional references and their full contact information + Unofficial transcripts Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.