Director of the Student Success Advising Center - Lawrenceville, United States - Georgia Gwinnett College

Description

Job Summary

The Director of the Student Success Advising Center will report to the associate dean in Student Success and will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the Student Success Advising Center.

The director will hire, train and lead the Center's staff as they provide holistic and comprehensive advising and coaching services to GGC students.

The director will maintain and assess the Center¿s operations and ensure essential standards of advising and coaching consistency and quality are met as part of the college's efforts to improve retention, increase graduation rates, and better serve our students.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the daily operations of the Student Success Advising Center while providing leadership, support, and supervision to the Center staff.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and training of Center staff.
• With guidance from the associate dean, develop and maintain the Student Success Advising Center¿s budget, records, and procedures.
• Collaborate with other offices on campus to create, maintain, assess, and modify student success initiatives related to advising and coaching.
• Establish, maintain, and assess Center practices, making data informed decisions to improve programs, processes, and procedures.
• Work with the associate dean to implement and oversee technology and reporting systems related to advising, to include troubleshooting and making recommendations.
• Advise an appropriate load of students.
• Teach the GGC First Year Seminar course as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Minimum Graduate Degree Master's

Required Experience

8 or more years of relevant experience

5 or more years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Graduate Degree Doctorate

Preferred Experience

Direct experience leading staff in an advising center in a higher education setting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities


SKILLS
Strong ability to build and lead a team and manage tasks to support program and college goals

Extensive knowledge of student development theory, trends, issues and best practices relevant to advising and ability to apply the knowledge to improve advising practices and support student success

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to establish and grow trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and collaborators from diverse backgrounds

Ability to apply knowledge of campus organizational structure and departmental services to provide student support

Understanding of how to develop or implement professional development for academic advisors

In-depth knowledge of assessment practices and ability to interpret data to make informed decisions

Extensive knowledge and understanding of the GGC academic programs and degree requirements

In-depth knowledge of GGC and USG policies, procedures, and student success initiatives

Expert knowledge of and ability to use advising related technologies, such as DegreeWorks, Banner, and others

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC).

Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution.

GGC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy or childbirth), veteran status or military status, genetic information, or disability in employment or admission or access to its programs and activities, as required by Title IX.

Inquiries including anyone who feels they have been discriminated against should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX compliance and direct concerns to the GGC Title IX Coordinator, Building B, Suite 3700, or

For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR Payroll and Benefits at or email

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education