SUNY Geneseo
Director for Advising
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, New York, United States,
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Houston, TX )Director for Advising Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume. In addition, applicants should be prepared to supply contact information (email address and phone number) for three professional references, two of whom must be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of invitation to campus interviews.For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by August 25, 2024.Vacancy AnnouncementPosition InformationDepartment Office of the Dean of the CollegePosition SummarySUNY Geneseo is seeking applications for a Director for Advising to lead the Advising Office and coordinate academic advising services that supplement faculty advising.The Director for Advising facilitates a consistent and equitable standard of care for all students by coordinating professional development and training of advisors. They regularly meet with students and ensure that advising, mentoring, class selection, and registration are learning-centered. This leader actively collaborates with the Provost’s Office, Registrar, and other relevant departments on designing and implementing workflows for course registration each semester, policy enforcement, approval processes, and satisfactory progress toward degree completion.A direct report to the Associate Provost for Academic Success, the Director supervises and manages all personnel within the office, including staff hiring, annual evaluations, and yearly performance programs. They serve as a key member of college-wide committees focused on advising, student well-being, interpretation of academic policy, strategic planning, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. The Director follows ethical standards and principles articulated by professional organizations, such as NACADA , and upholds the mission, vision, and values of SUNY Geneseo.Required QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Have an earned graduate degree (Masters, JD, PhD, EdD, etc.)A minimum of three years progressive experience in higher education that includes classroom teaching, academic advising, and/or student affairs work.Demonstrated leadership in promoting student equity and belonging and fostering growth-minded approaches to student successExperience with academic planning and advising tasks (e.g., using an early alert case management system, progress reports, degree audits, academic standards, etc.)Strong organizational abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with students, faculty, and staff across the collegeSupervisory experience of office staff as well as student workersPreferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:Experience leading an academic advising office, and advanced knowledge of student development and academic issuesKnowledge of departmental budget development and managementLicense/CertificationOther Skills RequiredSupervision ReceivedThe Director for Advising reports to the Associate Provost for Academic Success.Supervision ExercisedThe Director for Advising supervises Advising Office personnel including the Associate Director for Advising for Academic Success Programs, three Academic Advisor & Success Coaches, the Faculty Fellow for Advising, several contingent faculty advisors, an administrative assistant, a graduate assistant, and work study students.Posting Number S366Number of Vacancies 1Line # to be filled 00080Full or Part-time Full-TimeAppointment Type TermAnticipated Appointment Start Date 01/02/2025Job Posting DateApply By 08/25/2024Job Posting Closed DateOpen Until Filled YesSalary $87,000-$92,000Special Instructions to ApplicantApplicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume. In addition, applicants should be prepared to supply contact information (email address and phone number) for three professional references, two of whom must be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of invitation to campus interviews.For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by August 25, 2024.About SUNY GeneseoMission StatementWe are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.VisionWe will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.ValuesThe Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebratesdifferent identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas andcontributions of each individual.Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and globalcommunities.Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles ofenvironmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of thepast and our obligations to the future.SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu (ode@geneseo.edu%3Code@geneseo.edu%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.Clery StatementApplicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.NY State Executive Order 161Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/4851Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesJob Duties/ResponsibilitiesPercentage Of Time 60%Job Duty/ ResponsibilityOverseeing Academic AdvisingThrough an equity lens, oversees academic advising in the College, including faculty advising, peer advising, and course registration advisement for new studentsInclusively coordinates academic advising services offered by the Advising Office team that supplement faculty advising (e.g., special cases that require additional consultation, transfer and waiver issues, students exploring or between majors, interpretation or clarification of policies)Supports professional development and training to faculty advisors to provide consistent care for all studentsParticipates in college governance processes regarding advising, curriculum, and policyProvides academic advising support to the Division of Enrollment Management for recruitment and retention of Geneseo students including return to complete studentsOversees undergraduate peer academic advising in the office, and facilitates consultation with department-based peer mentors and members of student academic organizations who volunteer to help other students understand curricular and registration proceduresCollaborates with staff in Academic Affairs, Student and Campus Life, and Enrollment Management to promote academic success resources, provide guidance on advising, and facilitate exploration of majors in new student recruitment, orientation, and first-year experiencesCoordinates support to students seeking advice or solutions to complex academic problems (e.g., repeat courses, pass/fail requests, cross-registration, re-enrolling students, and students who are nearing graduation) or issues that require cross-divisional collaboration (e.g., financial holds)Collaborates with the Provost’s Office, Registrar, and other relevant departments on assessing, designing, and implementing workflows for policy enforcement and approval processes to improve the student experience, streamline operations, promote efficiencies, and minimize cumbersome bureaucratic processes for students and faculty advisorsRegularly meets with studentsPercentage Of Time 20%Job Duty/ ResponsibilityRegistrationCollaborates and partners with the Office of the Registrar to improve the process and expedience of course registration for each semester and intersessionAssists with the transfer student registration process via close working relationships with relevant departmentsCultivates strong working relationships with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts regarding student registration and onboarding processesEnsures an efficient process of registration for new students in coordination with orientation work coordinated by the staff of Student LifeAssists faculty advisors, deans, and department chairs with helping students navigate college policies and procedures regarding academic registration such as waivers and exceptions, overloads, advising holds, and change of majorsPercentage Of Time 15%Job Duty/ ResponsibilitySupervises and manages all personnel within the center including hiring of staff, annual evaluations, and yearly performance programsServes as a key member of leadership teams within academic affairs and college-wide committees focused on advising, student well-being, interpretation of academic policy, strategic planning, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiativesParticipates in shared governance deliberations on academic curriculum and policyPercentage Of Time 5%Job Duty/ ResponsibilityProfessional DevelopmentMaintains currency on issues related to leadership, academic advisement, and student developmentEncourages growth of office personnel. Provides growth opportunities for staffSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Do you have (or will have by time of appointment) a Masters degree?YesNoDo you have a minimum of three years' progressive experience in higher education that includes classroom teaching, academic advising, and/or student affairs work?
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Denver, CO
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46122 ). City and state must be separated by a comma followed by a space (e.g.,
Houston, TX )Director for Advising Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume. In addition, applicants should be prepared to supply contact information (email address and phone number) for three professional references, two of whom must be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of invitation to campus interviews.For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by August 25, 2024.Vacancy AnnouncementPosition InformationDepartment Office of the Dean of the CollegePosition SummarySUNY Geneseo is seeking applications for a Director for Advising to lead the Advising Office and coordinate academic advising services that supplement faculty advising.The Director for Advising facilitates a consistent and equitable standard of care for all students by coordinating professional development and training of advisors. They regularly meet with students and ensure that advising, mentoring, class selection, and registration are learning-centered. This leader actively collaborates with the Provost’s Office, Registrar, and other relevant departments on designing and implementing workflows for course registration each semester, policy enforcement, approval processes, and satisfactory progress toward degree completion.A direct report to the Associate Provost for Academic Success, the Director supervises and manages all personnel within the office, including staff hiring, annual evaluations, and yearly performance programs. They serve as a key member of college-wide committees focused on advising, student well-being, interpretation of academic policy, strategic planning, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. The Director follows ethical standards and principles articulated by professional organizations, such as NACADA , and upholds the mission, vision, and values of SUNY Geneseo.Required QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Have an earned graduate degree (Masters, JD, PhD, EdD, etc.)A minimum of three years progressive experience in higher education that includes classroom teaching, academic advising, and/or student affairs work.Demonstrated leadership in promoting student equity and belonging and fostering growth-minded approaches to student successExperience with academic planning and advising tasks (e.g., using an early alert case management system, progress reports, degree audits, academic standards, etc.)Strong organizational abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with students, faculty, and staff across the collegeSupervisory experience of office staff as well as student workersPreferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:Experience leading an academic advising office, and advanced knowledge of student development and academic issuesKnowledge of departmental budget development and managementLicense/CertificationOther Skills RequiredSupervision ReceivedThe Director for Advising reports to the Associate Provost for Academic Success.Supervision ExercisedThe Director for Advising supervises Advising Office personnel including the Associate Director for Advising for Academic Success Programs, three Academic Advisor & Success Coaches, the Faculty Fellow for Advising, several contingent faculty advisors, an administrative assistant, a graduate assistant, and work study students.Posting Number S366Number of Vacancies 1Line # to be filled 00080Full or Part-time Full-TimeAppointment Type TermAnticipated Appointment Start Date 01/02/2025Job Posting DateApply By 08/25/2024Job Posting Closed DateOpen Until Filled YesSalary $87,000-$92,000Special Instructions to ApplicantApplicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume. In addition, applicants should be prepared to supply contact information (email address and phone number) for three professional references, two of whom must be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of invitation to campus interviews.For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by August 25, 2024.About SUNY GeneseoMission StatementWe are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.VisionWe will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.ValuesThe Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebratesdifferent identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas andcontributions of each individual.Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and globalcommunities.Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles ofenvironmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of thepast and our obligations to the future.SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu (ode@geneseo.edu%3Code@geneseo.edu%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.Clery StatementApplicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.NY State Executive Order 161Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/4851Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesJob Duties/ResponsibilitiesPercentage Of Time 60%Job Duty/ ResponsibilityOverseeing Academic AdvisingThrough an equity lens, oversees academic advising in the College, including faculty advising, peer advising, and course registration advisement for new studentsInclusively coordinates academic advising services offered by the Advising Office team that supplement faculty advising (e.g., special cases that require additional consultation, transfer and waiver issues, students exploring or between majors, interpretation or clarification of policies)Supports professional development and training to faculty advisors to provide consistent care for all studentsParticipates in college governance processes regarding advising, curriculum, and policyProvides academic advising support to the Division of Enrollment Management for recruitment and retention of Geneseo students including return to complete studentsOversees undergraduate peer academic advising in the office, and facilitates consultation with department-based peer mentors and members of student academic organizations who volunteer to help other students understand curricular and registration proceduresCollaborates with staff in Academic Affairs, Student and Campus Life, and Enrollment Management to promote academic success resources, provide guidance on advising, and facilitate exploration of majors in new student recruitment, orientation, and first-year experiencesCoordinates support to students seeking advice or solutions to complex academic problems (e.g., repeat courses, pass/fail requests, cross-registration, re-enrolling students, and students who are nearing graduation) or issues that require cross-divisional collaboration (e.g., financial holds)Collaborates with the Provost’s Office, Registrar, and other relevant departments on assessing, designing, and implementing workflows for policy enforcement and approval processes to improve the student experience, streamline operations, promote efficiencies, and minimize cumbersome bureaucratic processes for students and faculty advisorsRegularly meets with studentsPercentage Of Time 20%Job Duty/ ResponsibilityRegistrationCollaborates and partners with the Office of the Registrar to improve the process and expedience of course registration for each semester and intersessionAssists with the transfer student registration process via close working relationships with relevant departmentsCultivates strong working relationships with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts regarding student registration and onboarding processesEnsures an efficient process of registration for new students in coordination with orientation work coordinated by the staff of Student LifeAssists faculty advisors, deans, and department chairs with helping students navigate college policies and procedures regarding academic registration such as waivers and exceptions, overloads, advising holds, and change of majorsPercentage Of Time 15%Job Duty/ ResponsibilitySupervises and manages all personnel within the center including hiring of staff, annual evaluations, and yearly performance programsServes as a key member of leadership teams within academic affairs and college-wide committees focused on advising, student well-being, interpretation of academic policy, strategic planning, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiativesParticipates in shared governance deliberations on academic curriculum and policyPercentage Of Time 5%Job Duty/ ResponsibilityProfessional DevelopmentMaintains currency on issues related to leadership, academic advisement, and student developmentEncourages growth of office personnel. Provides growth opportunities for staffSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Do you have (or will have by time of appointment) a Masters degree?YesNoDo you have a minimum of three years' progressive experience in higher education that includes classroom teaching, academic advising, and/or student affairs work?
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