Academic Advising Director directs the academic advising department, its processes, and its advisors. Works closely with academic advisors to ensure that a proactive and high-quality approach is taken with all students advising needs. Being an Academic Advising Director assists Dean or Associate Dean in the preparation and implementation of department wide goals, procedures, and controls. Analyzes existing goals and programs and recommends improvements. Additionally, Academic Advising Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the associate dean. The Academic Advising Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Academic Advising Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY
Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Academic Advisor position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Academic Advisor will be a member of a dynamic team of professional advisors at Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA). Each Academic Advisor will be assigned to one of the three (3) Academic Divisions at SUSLA. The Academic Advisor will work closely with faculty within their assigned division(s), the SUSLA Student Success Center to provide academic advising and support services to the different cohorts of students served by the institution. It is the responsibility of each academic adviser to support each other to ensure division-wide effective academic advisement—hence they form an advisement team on the academic side of the institution.
Function: To participate in the planning and conveyance of academic advising and student support services that promote coherently comprehensive educational opportunities for all students. Cooperates with faculty by providing quality assistance for all academic advising needs of individuals or groups of students.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, educational administration, student development, or related field from an accredited college/university; a minimum of 3 years professional academic or career advising/counseling experience and/or other relevant experience in areas such as career planning, educational planning, or counseling in post-secondary education. Incumbent should have excellent organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated knowledge and use of personal computers; excellent communication skills including the ability to make public presentations; and an understanding of working with diverse university student populations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.
Southern University at Shreveport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or any other protected class. Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Tuesday W. Mahoney, Fine Arts Building, Room C14, (318) 670-9201. Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Anjelica Hart, NCR Building, Room 125, (318) 670-9367
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,500.00 - $47,500.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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