Academic Advising Director jobs in Rochester, NY

SUNY Geneseo invites applications for the position of Director of Advising.

The Director of Advising leads the Advising Office and is responsible for the coordination of academic advising services that supplement faculty advising, including professional development and training for faculty advisors. By facilitating the training of advisors, the Director facilitates a consistent and equitable standard of care for all students.

The person in this role regularly meets with students and ensures 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 of Advising supervises and manages all personnel within the Advising Office, including hiring staff, conducting annual evaluations, and preparing yearly performance programs. The Director serves 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. They follow ethical standards and principles articulated by professional organizations, such as NACADA, and uphold the mission, vision, and values of SUNY Geneseo.

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The Director of Advising reports to the Associate Provost for Academic Success.

The Director of Advising supervises all personnel within the Advising Office.