Director of Pathway Advising & Training

Portland State University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland State University seeks a Director of Pathway Advising for Language, Culture, and Meaning & Advising Training and Development. The role leads pathway-specific advising, supervises professional advisors, and partners with multiple campus units to advance student success.

The position requires collaboration, data-driven decision making, and a commitment to inclusive excellence. Open to PSU employees; benefits include competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with at least 2 years of higher education experience in advising.
• Understanding of the student experience at urban research universities and current advising practices.
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse campus partners.
• At least 2 years teaching or training in higher education.
• Strong use of technology to inform advising decisions and staff support.
• Excellent organizational, writing, speaking, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to multicultural competency and inclusive excellence.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in responsibilities.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pathway Advising for Language, Culture, and Meaning & Advising Training and Development.
• Supervise professional Academic and Career Advisors in Pathway.
• Collaborate with AVP, academic departments, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs.
• Develop communication plans for faculty, advisors, and students.
• Ensure timely student outreach and use data analytics for decision-making.
• Provide leadership for Advising Training and Development within PSU advising community.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Teaching & training

Data analytics

Diversity & inclusion

Leadership & supervision

Multicultural competency

Technology in advising

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Portland State University seeks a Director of Pathway Advising for Language, Culture, and Meaning & Advising Training and Development. The role leads pathway-specific advising, supervises professional advisors, and partners with multiple campus units to advance student success.

The position requires collaboration, data-driven decision making, and a commitment to inclusive excellence. Open to PSU employees; benefits include competitive compensation.