Director of Advising Services

Director of Advising Services

22 Aug 2024
Wyoming, Sheridan 00000 Sheridan USA

Director of Advising Services

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The Director is responsible for the leadership and management of advising and testing services for Sheridan College. The Director also collaborates with District staff in the development and implementation a comprehensive retention management plan and preparing all pertinent reports. Director also serves as a member of the College’s CARE Team. This position is located at Sheridan College.

The Director has an upbeat and positive personality as s/he serves as the face of a continually growing and dynamic organization.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility:

This position has direct supervision over the Academic Advisors, Testing Center Coordinator, and Enrollment Specialists.

This is an INTERNAL OPENING, applicants must be a current NWCCD employee. Application must be submitted by 8/24/2020 to be considered.



Reports To
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management


Education/Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Working knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • NWCCD Policies and Procedures

  • NWCCD academic programs and eligibility requirements
  • Advanced working knowledge of academic advising and retention models
  • Strong leadership skills

  • Knowledge in computerized testing and assessment procedures
  • Excellent human relations, customer service, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
  • Ability to develop and manage comprehensive programs, workshops, activities, services
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems using creativity, good judgment and initiative
  • Sensitivity to and respect for the various populations we serve
  • Positive communication skills – interpersonal, oral and written
  • Ability to get along well with others and work as an effective team member



Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

  • Some evenings and weekends as needed
  • Some travel required
  • Some lifting required



About Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan College is located in historic Sheridan, WY at the foot of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains, minutes away from a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Sheridan is ranked “America’s Top Western Town” by True West magazine and is a vibrant community. Sheridan College is a vital component in the community.

Gillette College is located in Gillette, WY, the county seat of Campbell County. Located midway between the Big Horn Mountains to the West and the Black Hills of South Dakota to the east. Gillette is a growing, family-friendly community and enjoys a very strong economy due to energy-related industries located there.

NWCCD also includes a small campus site in Buffalo, WY.



Experience

Three years in related field with demonstrated growth in leadership role.



Special Instructions to Applicants

All NWCCD job postings are contingent on funding.

This is an INTERNAL OPENING, you must be a current NWCCD Employee. Applications must be submitted by 8/24/2020 to be considered.

Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under “Transcripts” and for additional space, under “Other Documents” or emailed to: HR@sheridan.edu.

Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at HR@sheridan.edu.


Job Duties

These are the job duties for required of the position.

Percentage of time
35


Responsibility/Duty

    As a member of the District-wide Enrollment Services Team,


  • Ensure that goals, objectives, plans, budgets, policies, practices and actions produce desired student achievement goals consistent with the overall mission and strategic plan.
  • Practice and promote continuous improvement principles.

  • Promote teamwork and cooperation between departments


Percentage of time
25


Responsibility/Duty

Direct efforts to provide high quality advising and testing services using a team approach. Facilitate a comprehensive academic advising program and a robust retention system, including Early Alert.


Percentage of time
20


Responsibility/Duty

Carry out supervisory responsibilities which include appropriate training and work assignments, quality performance appraisals, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Provide motivation for team to achieve and maintain a high level of productivity and morale


Percentage of time
5


Responsibility/Duty

Fully utilize Colleague modules related to area of responsibility, including Recruiter. Ensure proper training of advising services staff and maintain high quality data standards.


Percentage of time
5


Responsibility/Duty

Manage campus programs promoting educational planning and completion.


Percentage of time
5


Responsibility/Duty

Prepare and maintain statistics relevant to areas of responsibility.


Percentage of time
5


Responsibility/Duty

Perform related duties as requested by supervisor.

Job Details

  • ID
    JC4639188
  • State
  • City
  • Full-time
  • Salary
    $51,169 - $76,754 a year
  • Hiring Company
    Northern Wyoming Community College District
  • Date
    2020-08-17
  • Deadline
    2020-10-16
  • Category

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