Posting Number: S06100P Department: ECS Student Services Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience Pay Basis: Monthly Position Status: Regular full-time Location: Richardson Job Description: The Director of Advising works in partnership with and as part of the Jonsson School Office of Undergraduate Affairs. The Director will serve as the Head Advisor for ECS . The Director will provide leadership for professional academic advising staff, oversee the administration and management of undergraduate academic advising, and collaborate with academic departments and programs across campus on issues of student success and ensure best practices are followed to support student success. The Director will work closely with the Director of Career Services and Professional Development and the Director of Success and Retention. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field and 8 years experience working with college students in an academic counseling or advising capacity; or Master’s degree & six years’ experience as described above. Preferred Education and Experience: Ph.D. Preferred; Excellent leadership, supervisory, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management skills. Ability to establish strategic goals and develop implementation plans to achieve results. Important Message: 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator (ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator (TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu) .