West Virginia University · 4 hours ago
Program Director - Statler College Advising Center
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expWest Virginia University is seeking a Program Director for the Advising Center within the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. This role is responsible for overseeing academic advising processes, advising students, and developing programs to support student success and retention initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Advise students and maintain student academic records and files to ensure they represent an accurate, complete, and current account of student's academic progress
Develop academic advising for students who are transitioning in the Statler College
Identify and provide timely outreach for struggling students to assist in college/university retention initiatives. Provide guidance in course selection in keeping with the student’s interest. Describe course and any prerequisites. Explain general education and major requirements
Assist students in developing education plans
Assist students in understanding the importance of a timely graduation and its implications for financial aid
Be accessible for advising students in meetings either in groups or individually during posted office hours, telephone, or e-mail, during fall and winter semesters
Provide advising and counseling to students who are probationary, on deferred suspension or who have been reinstated after suspension
Develop academic advising for students who are transitioning in the Statler College
Supervise and develop academic advisors for both in-major students as well as first-year students
Oversee academic advising procedures, processes, and documentation for all undergraduate students within the college
Collaborate with staff, faculty, administrators, and internal departments to research and resolve complex student issues related to registration
Identify and provide timely outreach for struggling students to assist in college/university retention initiatives
Assist with accreditation maintenance by collecting and analyzing data on student demographics, undergraduate enrollment, and degree confirmations
Oversee and participate in New Student Orientation for the purpose of introducing freshmen and transfer students to the undergraduate programs, the College’s application and admission procedures, and the University’s General Education Foundation curriculum
Work collaboratively with other University units to advocate for the Statler College students and communicate future policy changes and implications to the advising team
Review incoming transfer student coursework, interacts with the Transfer Office of the Registrar to articulate appropriate coursework, and advise transfer students, as assigned
May teach and coordinate first-year seminar and/or strategies courses for students on academic probation
Develop and maintain a yearly advising assessment for undergraduate advising
Maintain current knowledge of federal statutes surrounding Course Program of Study (CPOS) and financial aid requirements
Effectively communicate the curriculum and graduation requirements
Provide updated information regarding students’ academic performance throughout the semester to academic advisors, coaches, and Academic Support Services
Provide knowledge of and proactively provide referrals for campus services as needed (e.g., learning support, counseling/health center, career services, financial aid, registrar, academic conflict protocols)
Develop advising materials and programs
Develop and maintain current policy and procedure manuals. Inform staff of changes, modifications and interpretations resulting from new or current regulations
Assist with the development, implementation, monitoring, and revision of policies and procedures relating to the advising functional area
Gather, develop, prepare and present reports related to advising center. Develop and support programming for Mid-Year Academy for upper classmen
Develop, implement and manage systems to track data, spot trends and make data-driven recommendations. Analyze data in trends/prepare reports/presentations/guidance relative to student retention and success
Actively participate in and/or lead College committees pertaining to advising and undergraduate performance. Represent college at Academic Advisory Council meetings
Participate in College and University committees and task forces that affect undergraduate programs. Maintain current knowledge of federal statutes (i.e. FERPA) protecting the confidentiality of academic records. Develop and maintain advising website
Perform Other Duties As Assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a field related to STEM, counseling, or education. Significant experience in advising or student success may be considered in lieu of the specific Master's degree discipline
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in academic planning/programming
A minimum of five (5) years of experience advising or counseling
A minimum of three (3) years of experience with student information systems
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of all Statler College departmental admission standards and benchmarks
Demonstrated ability to work constructively and efficiently with students
Demonstrated ability to develop programs to support students in academic difficulty
Knowledge or ability to work with student information systems (i.e. Banner, SSC Campus, DegreeWorks)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze data
Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
Resume
Statement of Advising (1–2 pages) + Describe your approach to supporting student success, fostering inclusion, and building meaningful relationships with students and colleagues. Include examples of strategies, outcomes, and collaboration that enhance the student experience
Benefits
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
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West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
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