Director, Office of Academic Advising

Plans, organizes, and directs the Office of Academic Advising that serves undergraduate students with an emphasis on students in transition; administers and implements operations of University-wide academic advisement and course planning for new student orientation; directs programming for and advises new students, and students in transition; directs, trains, and evaluates Academic Advising advisors; and supports and coordinates with offices serving student success, persistence, and graduation.

Master’s degree in higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling, or related field; at least five years advising or related student success experience; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; successful experience in developing productive working relationships with persons at all organizational levels and external constituencies; and ability to maintain confidentiality and contribute to fostering a collaborative team environment required. Understanding of student success, retention, persistence concepts, and college student transition theories;

management, administrative, or supervisory experience, including recruiting, mentoring, and developing staff; strong working knowledge of institutional policies, curriculum requirements, and student privacy policies; and academic advising experience in a higher education setting preferred.

All application materials received by July 13, 2026, will be given full consideration.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by federal and/or state law.