Student Services Manager

Kodiak College is seeking applicants for a Student Services Manager to provide leadership, administrative oversight, and operational direction for the university's academic advising. The position is responsible for creating, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive, student-centered advising model that supports undergraduate students across all stages of the academic lifecycle—from initial enrollment through degree completion.

To thrive in this role this position will have the ability to supervise employees, to lead and motivate work groups, and to manage this department. Must have strong interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and groups, and mediate conflict. Should have knowledge of student development theory and possess the ability to interpret information to determine placement, ability to determine appropriateness of exception requests.

Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, processes, policies, and regulations.

• Demonstrated passion for holistic academic advising services in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of UAA academic advising philosophy and practices, University programs, student success and/or development initiatives, policies and procedures, and campus support services.
• Formal supervisory or program leadership experience.

• Bachelor's degree and two years progressively responsible experience in academic advising or closely-related student support service in higher education, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

• This position is located on the Kodiak College campus on Kodiak Island.
• This is a full-time, term exempt staff position with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package.
• UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.
• New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience.
• This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sandra Chichenoff, Kodiak College HR Coordinator, at sdchichenoff or .

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

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