Director, Academic Advising; Ursuline College Campus

Overview

The Director,Academic Advisingwillworkasmemberofthen Academicand Career Development (ACD) teamwithinth

Academic Enhancement Divisionat Gannon University —Ursuline College Campus .The Directorwillprovidequalityacademicadvisingandcoachingservicestovariouspopulationsofundergraduatestudents,specificallyfreshmenandstudentsexperiencingbarriers,toincreaseundergraduatestudentpersistenceandretention.

The Directorreportsdirectlytoethe Executive Directorandworkscloselywithothermembersofthedepartmentandundergraduatfacultyadvisorsandotheruniversitystudentsupportoffices .Mustbeablesupportthe University’sMissionand Service Standards Framework .

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  A master’s degree is required in a related field (e.g., higher education, education, or student personnel). Experience/Certification in academic coaching preferred.
• Experience:
  
  At least five (5) years of experience in academic advising/academic coaching and student support services at the college/university level.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, including small group presentation skills.
• Knowledge:
  Current theories and practices in higher education student development, retention, academic and career advising/coaching, and student support services.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Instagram, Canva, and PowerPoint; ability to operate standard office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Certifications in academic coaching, career services, or administering personality inventories (e.g., Myers‑Briggs) will be considered favorable.

Work is indoors in a typical office setting. Evening hours may be required to provide all students with access to ACD department resources. Occasional weekend hours for university events and activities such as Convocation, Commencement, New Student Orientation, and undergraduate Open House are expected.