Assistant Director, Advisement

Position: Assistant Director, Advisement - 197079
About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students-academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

* Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).

* Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).

* 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).

* Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).

* Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).

* Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace's award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).

* Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status;

status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University's Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.

The Assistant Director of Advisement provides high-level academic advising to undergraduate performing arts students and oversees the daily operations of the advising unit. This role includes supervising advising staff and ensuring consistent, high-quality advising practices and professional development within the team. As the primary advising lead for performing arts programs, the Assistant Director delivers developmental advising, manages registration and degree-progress processes, and collaborates closely with program leadership and Advisement leadership to support student success, persistence, and timely degree completion.

Position Duties

* Provide strategic and operational leadership for undergraduate advising, ensuring high-quality and consistent advising practices.

* Supervise and mentor advising staff and support their ongoing professional development.

* Collaborate with the Senior Assistant Dean and University Advising Director to align advising practices with university-wide frameworks and student success priorities.

* Use retention and academic progress data to inform advising practices and student support strategies.

* Advise a caseload of undergraduate performing arts students on degree requirements, academic planning, registration, and pathways to graduation.

* Monitor academic…