Executive Director of Academic Advising; Reg

Position: Executive Director of Academic Advising (Reg FT)
Position Title:

Executive Director of Academic Advising (Reg FT)

Employment Type:

Regular Full-Time

Department:
Student Services

Campus:
Allegheny Campus

Performance Evaluation:

Additional Information:
This position will remain open until filled. However, to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter, and resume. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed.

Benefits:

At CCAC, we take pride in offering an exceptional benefits package designed to support our employees' personal and professional well-being:

* Comprehensive Health Coverage:
Access to an excellent health plan with a very low out-of-pocket expense network option.

* Generous Time Off:
Enjoy a range of time-off benefits that are tailored to your position, along with a four-day workweek in the summer for an ideal work-life balance. These benefits vary and may include vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay, as well as options like collegial coverage for faculty.

* Retirement Planning:
Options include a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or a state-defined benefit pension.

* Financial Peace of Mind:
Employer-paid benefits include group life insurance, short/long-term disability, and access to flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

* Wellness Support:
Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for confidential support, with resources to address personal and professional challenges.

* Educational Support:
Take advantage of tuition waivers, tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and a variety of professional development opportunities to grow your career.

* Exclusive Employee Perks & Rewards:
Save on theme parks, sporting events, electronics, and more!

* Additional Advantages:
Free employee parking to make your commute easier.

Remote Work Option:
Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)

Work Hours:

Standard College hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;
Additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, may be needed to meet the needs of the department.

Salary Grade:
Admin 18 - $82,420

Job Category:
Administrators

Job Slot: 6137

Job Open Date:

Job Close Date:

General

Summary:

Requirements:

A master's degree in student affairs, higher education administration or a related field.

A minimum of five years of professional experience in academic advising with supervisory and leadership experience, including managing advising teams, implementing strategic initiatives and driving student success efforts.

COMPETENCIES:

* Prior academic advising experience.

* Experience with Microsoft Office and student information systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

* The college's organizational structure, department operations, services, procedures, policies, and protocols.

* Labor relations.

Skills and Abilities

to:

* Possesses strong leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills.

* Understand, interpret, implement, and enforce policies and procedures.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with faculty, staff, students, and external constituents.

* Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office and student information systems.

* Demonstrated skills to troubleshoot on behalf of students, develop training and professional development sessions, and conduct data collection and analysis.

* Convey and implement expectations of good customer service to staff, solve problems, exercise staff oversight to ensure new operations plans, policies and procedures are consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the college and ensure departments are well informed of enrollment-related changes.

* Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with experience in student development theories and academic policy.

Duties:

1. Oversees the academic advising operations, including supervision of FT Advisors, Faculty Advisors, and the Assistant Director of Academic Advising assisting with PT Advisors supervision.

2. Collaborates with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, /Enrollment Services to assist with the creation, maintenance, and assessment of a wide range of student intervention strategies that will positively impact the student success, retention, and completion of CCAC's diverse student body.

3. Ensures the development of academic advisors' schedules and their ability to meet the needs of students both on site and in a virtual or remote environment.

4. Conducts ongoing assessments of the academic advising program to identify and eliminate barriers to student success and retention.

5. Develops, evaluates, and recommends new processes and programs to support the student's academic experience.

6. Oversees the analysis and preparation of reports for both internal and external use and distribution.

7. Establishes procedures and protocols for academic advisor interactions with students on academic warning and academic probation to positively impact student…