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Assistant Director - Career and Academic Advising - 991702

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Job Number:

506046Work Type:

Full Time with Full BenefitsLocation:

Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FloridaDepartment:

UG Studies-Off of Acad AdvisrsCategories:

Academic & Career Advising / Support, Admissions / Financial Aid / Enrollment Management

About Us:We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, political affiliation or belief, national origin, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.Job Title:

Assistant Director - Career and Academic Advising - 991702Location:

Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FloridaWork Type:

Full Time with Full BenefitsJob Category:

ExemptHiring Range:

Salary commensurate with experiencePay Basis:

AnnuallySubject to Grant Funding?:

NoEssential Job Functions:Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating, all in accordance with university policies and procedures.Monitors daily operating activities of department and makes necessary adjustments in work assignments.Resolves escalated issues and uses career and academic advising expertise to solve complex problems and/or improve processes.Manages and participates in the development of workshops and sessions on career development and academic advising topics.Assists the Assistant Dean and Director for the Center for Academic and Professional Success in formulating strategic business plans.Trains team to assess strengths and weaknesses in students’ academic, career, and personal development.Creates and oversees the communication plan to student cohort systematically.Provides career advisement to students and alumni.Provides academic advising to prospective, new, and returning students.Monitors academic progress of students and identifies needs or problem areas.Works closely with the Academic Office and Student Services to connect students to academic support.Advises staff, students, and faculty on pre-professional advisement services.Informs/directs staff and students about university resources.Compiles, maintains, analyzes, and prepares reports on data related to activities.Oversees team that works closely with the Office of Financial Aid.Establishes and maintains relationships with assigned Department Chair/Program Directors.Works closely with admissions and financial aid staff.Develops and revises informational materials for students.Represents institution and/or assigned program(s) at community and campus events.Oversees a cohort of undergraduate students based on departmental needs.Interprets and explains University and college policies and procedures.Completes special projects as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned or required.Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Knowledge:1. Personnel and Human Resources – Proficient knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, and supervision.2. Psychology - General knowledge of human behavior and performance.3. Counseling - General knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for providing career counseling and guidance.4. Education and Training - General knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.5. General knowledge of database reporting tools.6. Customer and Personal Service – Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.7. Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Skills:1. Supervisory skills – Proficient supervisory, training and leadership skills.2. Active Listening - Advanced skills in understanding others.3. Speaking - Advanced skills in conveying information effectively.4. Critical Thinking - Advanced skills in using logic and reasoning.5. Writing - Proficient skills in effective written communication.6. Judgment and Decision Making - Proficient skills in considering relative costs and benefits.7. Active Learning - Proficient skills in understanding implications of new information.8. Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems.Abilities:1. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems.2. Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong.3. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules.4. Ability to maintain confidential information.5. Ability to set expectations and communicate clear feedback.Physical Requirements and Working conditions:1. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand speech.2. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly.3. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range.4. May be required to work nights or weekends.5. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.6. May be exposed to periods of sitting and/or standing.Job Requirements:Required Education:

Bachelor's DegreeRequired Experience:1. Minimum five (5) years of career advising and/or academic advising experience.2. Experience in a supervisory role.Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree.Is this a safety sensitive position?

NoBackground Screening Required?

NoPre-Employment Conditions:Sensitivity Disclaimer:

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Advertised:

Sep 23, 2024Applications close:

Dec 20, 2024

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