Senior Assistant Director, Student Advising & Support

University of Missouri System; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri System seeks a Senior Assistant Director of Student Support Services to lead academic advising in the College of Health Sciences at MU-Columbia. You will oversee advising operations, supervise the advising team, and partner with campus units to promote student success, retention, and timely degree completion.

The role requires 5+ years in advising or related student services, with a Bachelor's degree as a minimum and a relevant Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, education, or closely related field preferred.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and evaluating professional staff.
• Experience leading academic advising operations and developing advising procedures.

Responsibilities

• Directs academic advising for CHS and supervises academic advisors.
• Facilitates student success and retention efforts implemented by the advising team.
• Coordinates academic actions and provides guidance to CHS faculty on student matters.
• Oversees advising components of new academic initiatives (e.g., distance education growth and transfer student initiatives).
• Collaborates on student success initiatives with Recruitment Coordinator and other staff.
• Represents CHS in campus-wide initiatives affecting students' academic experiences.
• Engages the advising team in professional development activities.
• Maintains a limited ongoing advising caseload and provides additional advising as needed.
• Collaborates with undergraduate program leaders to plan current and future course needs.

Job description

University of Missouri System seeks a Senior Assistant Director of Student Support Services to lead academic advising in the College of Health Sciences at MU-Columbia. You will oversee advising operations, supervise the advising team, and partner with campus units to promote student success, retention, and timely degree completion.

The role requires 5+ years in advising or related student services, with a Bachelor's degree as a minimum and a relevant Master’s preferred.