Assistant Director of Advising

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University’s School of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Director of Advising to oversee daily operations of advising services and to drive initiatives that support nursing orientations, registration, and academic progress. The role focuses on increasing retention and student success while assisting the Director in enhancing advising services.

The position targets both graduate and undergraduate nursing students and requires a master’s degree with several years of counseling/advising and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Three years of academic counseling or advising experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Budget management, leadership, organization, and strong communication skills.
• Five years of collegiate advising experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational needs for advising services in the School of Nursing.
• Develop and support initiatives to enhance nursing-specific orientations, registration, and academic progress.
• Manage an advising caseload focused on graduate and undergraduate nursing students.
• Assist the Director in leading initiatives to improve advising services and provide personalized student guidance.

Skills

Advising

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Oakland University is hiring an Assistant Director of Advising. The role involves managing daily operations of advising services within the School of Nursing, developing initiatives to support nursing-specific orientations, registration, and academic progress, and increasing retention and success of nursing students while supporting the Director in enhancing advising services.

Highlights

• Manage day-to-day operational needs for advising services in the School of Nursing.
• Develop and support initiatives to enhance nursing-specific orientations, registration, and academic success.
• Manage an advising caseload focused on graduate and undergraduate nursing students.
• Assist the Director in leading initiatives to improve advising services and provide personalized student guidance.
• Required qualifications include a master’s degree or equivalent, three years of academic counseling or advising, and three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in budget management, leadership, organization, and communication skills are necessary.
• Desired qualifications include knowledge of university academic policies and five years of collegiate advising experience.
• Salary range is $61,728 - $69,438 annually with full-time benefits.
• Position falls under Administrative-Professional category with a 40-hour work week, primarily daytime hours Monday through Friday.
• Department served is the School of Nursing, targeting both graduate and undergraduate nursing students.