Oregon Tech
Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Retention
Oregon Tech, Klamath Falls, Oregon, us, 97602
Department Summary
Who We Serve
The Office of Academic Advising and Retention serves all current Oregon Tech students in different capacities as they progress through their degrees at Oregon Tech. Secondary Academic advisors are assigned to most students. Students can check who their secondary Academic Advisor is when they check their registration information on Web for Student. TOP students have a secondary advisor assigned from that department.
How Secondary Academic Advising Works
At Oregon Tech, students have both a Faculty Advisor in each program and a secondary Academic Advisor within the Office of Academic Advising & Retention. The Faculty Advisor is there to talk to students about their field of study, course content, and give final approval on the courses they plan to take each term. Secondary Academic Advisors are in place to help students connect with their Faculty Advisor, provide general advising, and to facilitate campus resources effectively. Advisors serve as a best contact for understanding school policies and procedures, managing logistical issues, as well as answering general questions about how to navigate the university. For additional information, please visit:
Oregon Tech Advising
Position Summary
The Office of Academic Advising & Retention invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Retention, with preference applied to qualified internal candidates. (Please see the “Applicant Special Instructions” for additional information.) The Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Retention plays a key role in developing and implementing advising programs, supervising the team of professional advising staff, advising students, and supporting the peer tutoring center. This position supports the management of the Klamath Falls, Portland Metro, and Online academic advising teams and retention staff. As a member of the department leadership team, the Assistant Director will have a responsibility for ensuring exceptional equity-minded student support services that facilitate student retention, degree attainment, and satisfaction. In collaboration/ coordination with the A/R Director, the Assistant Director liaises with departments across campus (e.g. Admissions, Registrar, Institutional Research, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and faculty) to identify, research, and implement specific retention goals. They will work in tandem with the Director in the collection of data, creation of reports, and the alterations to current programs to better meet student needs. In addition to these responsibilities, the Assistant Director is a point of contact for Civitas, including implementation and software maintenance as well as coordinating technical assistance and training. The preferred location for this position is the Klamath Falls campus of Oregon Tech. At the discretion of the University, placement at the Portland-Metro campus of Oregon Tech, located in Wilsonville, OR, may be permissible for highly-qualified applicants.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Three years of advising/retention experience in higher education
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational and interpersonal skills
The capacity to multitask and manage multiple projects and assignments, often with competing deadlines
Ability to effectively and respectfully work, communicate, and collaborate in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Experience with Banner, Canvas, Slate and Civitas
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Who We Serve
The Office of Academic Advising and Retention serves all current Oregon Tech students in different capacities as they progress through their degrees at Oregon Tech. Secondary Academic advisors are assigned to most students. Students can check who their secondary Academic Advisor is when they check their registration information on Web for Student. TOP students have a secondary advisor assigned from that department.
How Secondary Academic Advising Works
At Oregon Tech, students have both a Faculty Advisor in each program and a secondary Academic Advisor within the Office of Academic Advising & Retention. The Faculty Advisor is there to talk to students about their field of study, course content, and give final approval on the courses they plan to take each term. Secondary Academic Advisors are in place to help students connect with their Faculty Advisor, provide general advising, and to facilitate campus resources effectively. Advisors serve as a best contact for understanding school policies and procedures, managing logistical issues, as well as answering general questions about how to navigate the university. For additional information, please visit:
Oregon Tech Advising
Position Summary
The Office of Academic Advising & Retention invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Retention, with preference applied to qualified internal candidates. (Please see the “Applicant Special Instructions” for additional information.) The Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Retention plays a key role in developing and implementing advising programs, supervising the team of professional advising staff, advising students, and supporting the peer tutoring center. This position supports the management of the Klamath Falls, Portland Metro, and Online academic advising teams and retention staff. As a member of the department leadership team, the Assistant Director will have a responsibility for ensuring exceptional equity-minded student support services that facilitate student retention, degree attainment, and satisfaction. In collaboration/ coordination with the A/R Director, the Assistant Director liaises with departments across campus (e.g. Admissions, Registrar, Institutional Research, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and faculty) to identify, research, and implement specific retention goals. They will work in tandem with the Director in the collection of data, creation of reports, and the alterations to current programs to better meet student needs. In addition to these responsibilities, the Assistant Director is a point of contact for Civitas, including implementation and software maintenance as well as coordinating technical assistance and training. The preferred location for this position is the Klamath Falls campus of Oregon Tech. At the discretion of the University, placement at the Portland-Metro campus of Oregon Tech, located in Wilsonville, OR, may be permissible for highly-qualified applicants.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Three years of advising/retention experience in higher education
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational and interpersonal skills
The capacity to multitask and manage multiple projects and assignments, often with competing deadlines
Ability to effectively and respectfully work, communicate, and collaborate in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Experience with Banner, Canvas, Slate and Civitas
#J-18808-Ljbffr