Director of Student Success & Advisement

Lanier Technical College; Georgia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, GA seeks a Director of Academic Advisement and Student Retention to lead advising operations and student persistence efforts across campuses. You will oversee service quality, coordinate with Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, and drive measurable improvements in retention and completion.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in academic advising with supervisory experience; a Master’s degree and relevant systems experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree preferred with relevant postsecondary experience.
• Supervisory experience in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for advising and student retention across multiple campuses.
• Oversee advising operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and accessible services.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, faculty, and staff to support student success.
• Analyze retention data and implement evidence-based interventions to improve persistence.
• Report performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Degree audit system

Knowledge Management Systems (KMS)

Job description

Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, GA seeks a Director of Academic Advisement and Student Retention to lead advising operations and student persistence efforts across campuses. You will oversee service quality, coordinate with Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, and drive measurable improvements in retention and completion.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in academic advising with supervisory experience; a Master’s degree and relevant systems experience are preferred.