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California State University, Northridge · 2 months ago

Director of College Advising, Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science (CSU employees Only)

Northridge, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$105K/yr - $116K/yr

5+ years exp

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) aspires to be a destination workplace that fosters an inclusive community. The Director of College Advising will oversee advising operations and collaborate with campus partners to enhance student success and equity.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Director oversees all functions of the SSC/EOP Satellite, managing advising operations, staff, and student programs that enhance academic progress and equity

Ensures effective use of advising technologies and degree planning tools

Ensures regular use of data analytics, including disaggregated data, to drive priorities

Continuously identifies opportunities to remove administrative barriers to student success and eliminate equity gaps

Communicates and coordinates services and activities with academic departments and other university entities

As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities

Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team

Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university

Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set

Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Advising technologiesData analyticsEquity gap programmingLeadership developmentCollaboration skillsCultural competencyCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a job-related field

Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional/administrative experience

Minimum of five years in caseload advising as a CSU Student Services Professional (SSP) or equivalent

Demonstrated understanding and consideration of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures, and backgrounds

Strong record of working with minoritized and other underserved communities, first-generation students and Pell-eligible students, with experience in advising and related programming that helps close equity gaps among diverse student populations

Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct the work of subordinate staff engaged in various professional, technical, and clerical functions

Ability to exercise considerable judgement and discretion in effectively establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment

Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of CSU and CSUN policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal labor laws

Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clarity and proficiency

Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment

Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership

Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach

Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals