Assistant Director of Advising

Department

0090 - Nursing

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in academic counseling or advising plus three (3) years experience in a supervisory role of personnel, including hiring and training.
• Experience in budget management.
• Excellent leadership, organization and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

• Knowledge of university academic policy and curricula. Five years of collegiate academic advising experience.

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

As the School of Nursing ( SON ) has continued to grow, so has the number of advisers and programs. The Assistant Director of Advising will be responsible for the day-to-day operational needs for advising services. The Assistant Director will be instrumental in developing and supporting targeted initiatives aimed at enhancing nursing-specific orientations, registration, academic progress, and overall academic success. In addition to managing an advising caseload, the Assistant Director will focus on increasing the retention and success of both graduate and undergraduate nursing students.

The Assistant Director will support the Director in leading initiatives to enhance our advising services, ensuring that all students receive personalized guidance throughout their academic journey.

09/01/2026