Strategic Director, Student Advisement & Retention

Georgia Department of Revenue; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanier Technical College – Hall County Campus in Gainesville, GA, seeks a Director of Academic Advisement and Student Retention. The role leads advising and retention efforts across multiple campuses and reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Offers a competitive mid-70k salary and state benefits. Responsibilities include operational leadership for advising, data-driven retention initiatives, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to improve student persistence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of work experience in a postsecondary setting with a focus on academic advising and student retention.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for advising and student persistence across multiple campuses.
• Oversee advising operations and ensure alignment with retention goals.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, faculty, and staff to support student success.

Skills

Advising leadership

Student retention

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Lanier Technical College – Hall County Campus in Gainesville, GA, seeks a Director of Academic Advisement and Student Retention. The role leads advising and retention efforts across multiple campuses and reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Offers a competitive mid-70k salary and state benefits. Responsibilities include operational leadership for advising, data-driven retention initiatives, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to improve student persistence and