Assistant Director - Fine Arts and Communication Advising
Texas State University
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Texas State University seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Advising to lead the advising center, mentor staff, and oversee daily operations from onboarding through graduation. You will collaborate with campus partners to advance student success, persistence, and degree completion through proactive, holistic advising practices.
The role requires strategic planning, data-informed assessment, and strong leadership to sustain high-quality student services in a large, dynamic university setting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 6–7 years of progressively responsible experience including supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience.
- At least one year of demonstrated commitment to academic success and student-centered service.
- Expert proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, and/or productivity software.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for academic advisors.
- Train and onboard new advisors to ensure consistency in advising philosophy and practices.
- Oversee daily advising operations and ensure timely, accurate student support.
- Lead collaboration with campus partners to enhance academic success and retention.
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San Marcos, TX
Texas State University
Assistant Director – Fine Arts and Communication Advising
Posting Number: 2027091
Location: San Marcos
Department: AA-Fine Arts & Comm
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $5,021.00
Job Category: Exempt
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 6 – 7years of progressively responsible experience, includingsupervisory, management, and/or leadership experience.
- At least one year of demonstrated commitment to academicsuccess and student-centered service.
- Expert proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, GoogleWorkspace, and/or productivity software.
- Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, StudentAffairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, BusinessAdministration, Public Administration, or a related field and 4 – 5years of progressively responsible experience, includingsupervisory, management, and/or leadership experience.
- Doctoral degree in any field and 3 – 4 years of progressivelyresponsible experience, including supervisory, management, and/orleadership experience.
- Experience supervising professional staff.
- Experience managing advising operations and servicedelivery.
- Experience leading advisor onboarding, coaching, andprofessional development.
- Experience managing advising communications and outreachstrategies.
- Experience implementing organizational improvements andoperational efficiencies.
At Texas State University, we believe academic advising is morethan choosing classes. Academic advising is a collaborative,ongoing relationship that supports students as they explore theirpath, clarify their goals, navigate challenges, and prepare fortheir future.
The Assistant Director of Academic Advising provides leadership,mentorship, management, and operational oversight for an academicadvising center, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, holistic,proactive, and student-centered advising services that supportacademic success from onboarding through graduation. Reporting tothe Director, the Assistant Director supervises and developsprofessional advising staff, oversees daily advising operations,and works collaboratively with campus partners to advance academicsuccess, persistence, retention, and degree completion goals.
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performancemanagement for Academic Advisor I's and II's.
- Train and onboard new advisors in collaboration with theProgram Specialist, Advising Recruitment and Training Initiativesto ensure consistency in advising philosophy, policies, andpractices.
- Conduct regular staff evaluations and support the advisingprofession through ongoing development and training.
- Foster a collaborative, supportive, and accountability-drivenadvising team culture.
- Coordinate daily operations of the academic advisingcenter.
- Ensure efficient student flow, caseload distribution, andservice delivery.
- Monitor advising workflows to ensure timely and accuratestudent support.
- Support implementation of advising policies, procedures, andinstitutional initiatives.
- Support the implementation of holistic and proactive advisingmodels that address academic, personal, and career developmentneeds.
- Assist in the development and refinement of advisinginterventions for at-risk or high-need student populations.
- Collaborate with campus partners to address student barriers toretention and completion.
- Ensure advising practices are student-centered, congruent, andanticipatory.
- Assist the Director in developing and executing strategic goalsfor the advising center.
- Contribute to assessment efforts including data collection,reporting, and analysis of academic success outcomes.
- Use data to inform continuous improvement in advising practicesand student support strategies.
- Support accreditation, program review, and institutionalreporting processes.
- Work closely with academic departments, faculty, and studentsupport services to enhance advising effectiveness.
- Represent the advising unit on campus committees, task forces,and working groups as assigned.
- Promote a culture of shared responsibility for academic successacross the institution.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager, Strategic AdvisingInitiatives & Operations
- Support the effective use of advising and student informationsystems for tracking, reporting, and student engagement.
- Ensure advisors are trained and competent in the use ofinstitutional platforms and tools.
- Assist in the development of technological solutions thatenhance advising efficiency and student access.
Job Open Date: 10/12/2026
Job Close Date: 10/28/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I-9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff
Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
- Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.
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