Director, Graduate Advising & Student Success

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Comprehensive medical and dental

Job summary

Indiana University’s Kelley Direct seeks a Director of Advising to lead student-success operations across MBA, dual-degree, and EDBA programs. The role reports to the Executive Director, coordinating with program leaders to align advising with the broader student experience.

The position combines strategic planning with hands-on student engagement. The Director will manage escalated cases, design scalable advising workflows, and contribute to retention and graduation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education student affairs, counseling, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing advising operations and leadership across Kelley Direct programs.
• Lead staffing coordination and advising standards to support growth.
• Deliver data-driven presentations for stakeholders and inform policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Coaching

Goal alignment

Education

Master's degree in higher education student affairs, counseling, or related field

Tools

Student information systems

CRM platforms

Job description

Indiana University’s Kelley Direct seeks a Director of Advising to lead student-success operations across MBA, dual-degree, and EDBA programs. The role reports to the Executive Director, coordinating with program leaders to align advising with the broader student experience.

The position combines strategic planning with hands-on student engagement. The Director will manage escalated cases, design scalable advising workflows, and contribute to retention and graduation outcomes.