Director of Student Success & Academic Advising

Socket.dev; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off (4+ weeks)

Free tuition for your family

Free tickets to home games

Health and wellness benefits

Onsite fitness center

Discounted campus meals

Job summary

Drury University seeks an Academic Advising Director to lead the Office of Academic Advising, develop innovative programs, and supervise advising staff. You will partner with campus offices to support first‑year and transfer students, and ensure accurate, personalized advising records.

Responsibilities include training faculty advisors, coordinating with the Registrar and Deans, and driving strategic initiatives to improve transition and retention for new and continuing students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field and two years administrative or teaching experience.
• Ability to read, interpret documents and university policies with accuracy.
• Commitment to student success, confidentiality, and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Office of Academic Advising management and program development.
• Train and supervise Advising staff; recruit student workers when needed.
• Collaborate with Registrar, Admissions, and Deans to assist first-year and transfer students.
• Maintain advising records and contribute to policy and procedure improvements.
• Coordinate advising for FUSE 101/102 and support campus-wide programming.

Skills

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Training & development

Confidentiality

Staff supervision

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Two years administrative or teaching experience

Tools

Canvas

Slate

MS Office (Excel)

Zoom / Teams

Job description

Drury University seeks an Academic Advising Director to lead the Office of Academic Advising, develop innovative programs, and supervise advising staff. You will partner with campus offices to support first‑year and transfer students, and ensure accurate, personalized advising records.

Responsibilities include training faculty advisors, coordinating with the Registrar and Deans, and driving strategic initiatives to improve transition and retention for new and continuing students.