Director of Academic Advising and Exploration Center - Enrollment and Retention - 14302

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ATTENTION:

The Division of Enrollment and Retention seeks a Director of Academic Advising & Exploration Center.

JOB DETAILS:

The Director of Academic Advising is a 12-month, full-time position that reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention. The individual will work as a team member in a fast-paced workplace focused on customer service providing support to students across the University. The director oversees all aspects of administration and day-to-day management of the Academic Advising and Exploration Center.

The director is a key administrator in promoting and supporting multiple institutional plans and activities related to student success, retention, graduation and supporting diversity efforts. The director will work collaboratively with offices, including but not limited to the undergraduate college, Registrar, the Bursar, Undergraduate Admissions, First Year Experience, University Marketing and Communications, and Financial Aid to ensure consistent, responsive and timely delivery of high quality and coordinated services to all constituencies. The director will participate in or lead campus committees where academic advising is an important factor.

The director will be responsible for all compliance within the office including developing and monitoring all policies and procedures and reporting. The director will coordinate all outreach programs coordinating with admissions, orientation and other campus groups. The director will also supervise the Associate Director who also serves as the Coordinator of Testing and Coordinator of Academic Standards, the international student services advisor, and staff who teach developmental education. The director will be responsible for the departmental budget. Finally, the director will complete all trainings and drills as required for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Seven or more years of administrative experience in an advising center or relate area in a comprehensive community college or university
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and motivate personnel
• Demonstrated knowledge of the academic advising functions and best practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of the planning, implementation and monitoring of budgets in an educational environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and effectively present information to university administration, public groups, and other interested parties
• Knowledge of FERPA and other privacy laws and regulations
• Commitment to the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater mission and vision

Desired Qualifications:

• Additional educational experience (doctoral degree)
• Previous leadership experience (assistant, associate or director of advising) in the administration of academic advising
• Demonstrated experience with academic recovery programs and services related to students who were dismissed or suspended from the university
• Demonstrated experience with international student advising
• Previous use of People Soft student information system
• Additional experience beyond 7 years in a university setting

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following examples of duties and responsibilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position, but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

1. Provide leadership and strategic planning of all operations of the Academic Advising and Exploration Center. This includes supervision, evaluation, and training of all staff.  
2. Provide campus leadership regarding all aspects of academic advising. Serve as a resource on how academic advising can serve as a tool for meeting retention, graduation and diversity goals.
3. Assist with the development, implementation, monitoring, and revision of policies and procedures relating to academic advising.
4. Work closely with multiple departments across the university to ensure consistent, responsive and timely delivery of high quality and coordinated services to all constituencies.
5. Coordinate student and parent programming activities related to advising processes including but not limited to admissions and orientation sessions and high school visits.
6. Coordinate training for all professional academic advisors on the campus.
7. Participate in various committees and groups on campus such as Advising Council, Pathway for Success, University Curriculum Committee, Retention Committee, Academic Standards, etc.
8. Provide supervision of staff teaching Developmental Education courses.
9. Supervise the Testing Office which coordinates national, regional, and campus tests and other placement exams.
10. Supervise the Reinstated and Probationary Student Office which is responsible for students who are reinstated from academic dismissal or on academic probation.
11. Participate in professional organizations, conferences and workshops when appropriate.
12. Manage the AAEC departmental budget.
13. Complete all trainings and drills as required for the position.
14. Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
15. Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
16. Additional duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The Division of Enrollment Management consists of seven departments including: Admissions, Academic Advising, First Year Experience, Campus Tutorial Services, Financial Aid, International Student Services, and Registrar. The Division provides exceptional service to all UW-Whitewater students.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by 06/10/2018 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position please contact:

John Boie
USA2
262.472.5220
BoieJH11@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Letter of interest addressing all of the required qualifications
• Resume
• Names and contact information for at least four references

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