Strategic Academic Advising Manager for Student Success

Bethel University; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Generous time off

Job summary

Bethel University in St. Paul, MN, is seeking an Academic Advising Manager for the Undergraduate program. You will lead a team of Advising Specialists, coach staff, and partner across the university to improve advising practices and student success.

The role blends leadership with hands-on advising and direct student support to foster persistence and degree completion. You will influence strategy, collaboration with faculty and chairs, and data-driven retention efforts while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• 5+ years in academic advising or higher education administration, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Proven leadership and people-development skills, with the ability to coach and mentor staff while fostering collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the unit's strategic plan and lead initiatives for the advising population.
• Supervise, hire, train, and mentor Advising Specialists; evaluate performance.
• Serve as liaison with Program Directors and Department Chairs, supporting complex academic policy questions.
• Maintain a student caseload and support day-to-day advising excellence while improving processes.

Skills

Team leadership

People development

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Bethel University in St. Paul, MN, is seeking an Academic Advising Manager for the Undergraduate program. You will lead a team of Advising Specialists, coach staff, and partner across the university to improve advising practices and student success.

The role blends leadership with hands-on advising and direct student support to foster persistence and degree completion. You will influence strategy, collaboration with faculty and chairs, and data-driven retention efforts while maintaining a