Director of Academic Advising

7 months ago


Prescott, United States Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Full time

Description

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is looking to hire a Director of Academic Advising to join the Academic Affairs Team. Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security, and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

The Director of Academic Advising is responsible for the development, implementation, and operation of a community of practice for advising at the Prescott Campus. Although academic advisors have a dotted line reporting structure to their respective college dean, the Director supervises all professional academic advisors. The Director collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Student Support Services, college deans, the registrar, and department heads to develop student success and retention strategies including UNIV 101 College Success course, and effective advising opportunities. The Director will work collaboratively with advisors to identify professional development opportunities, policy and process consistency, and cross training needs. Responsible for budget, communications, and needs identification for the Advising Team. Works with all programs and campus partners to continuously improve professional advising.

Academic Advising:

Develop the implementation of the Appreciative Advising model to frame advising sessions and communicate effectively with students across the campus. Collaborate to develop consistent processes to assist students with registration, course selection, schedule changes, academic planning, college adjustment, and referral to college resources. Collaborate with faculty to monitor student progress and provide outreach to students as needed, suggesting strategies for academic improvement and success. Lead the program for professional development to maintain and enhance relevant advising skills and knowledge. Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 

Administrative Role:

Lead the collaboration with academic advisors from all university Colleges to enhance advising services and implement strategies that further student success. Implement retention efforts. Participate in department meetings and functions as needed. Serve as liaison to Admissions, Registrar, Housing, Cashier’s Office, Dean of Students Office, International Student Services, First Year Experience, Study Abroad, and other departments and colleges as necessary. Maintain accurate records, using technology resources. Be the primary liaison for all software implementation initiatives. Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the university.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: 

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

Minimum of 5-10 years of work experience in Student Support.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree. Area of study: STEM subject, psychology, sociology, counseling, communication, education or other related field.

Preferred Education:

Master’s degree. Area of study: Higher Education, counseling, psychology, STEM subject, or other related field



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