Job Title:

Executive Director, University Advising and Career Development

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus, Kent, OH

Salary:

 $98,273 - $113,927.53

Basic Function:

To direct administrative, fiscal, and operational functions of University Advising and Career Exploration and Development. Reports to the Dean, University College.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 Not applicable. 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Direct all operational, administrative and fiscal activities related to academic advising and career services.

Provide leadership and oversight of University Advising and Career Exploration and Development initiatives.

Oversee the development of handbooks, policies and procedures for academic advising and career services.

Provide direct supervision of unclassified staff.

Oversee coordination and communication with colleges to identify and refer students in need of support and to ensure timely responses to student issues.

Ensure the appropriate tracking, and compliance procedures and practices are in place for all programs under purview. Assist the dean with preparation of annual reports, such as the Campus Completion Report.

Lead the establishment of consistent and student-centered training, professional development, evaluation, processes, and procedures relevant to academic advising, e.g., GPS plans, graduation review and clearance, advising pins, dismissal appeals, and reinstatement/probation.

Ensure assessment plans for areas under purview are in place and effectively used for continuous improvement.

Ensure appropriate staffing of academic advising and career services to support student success.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 Not applicable. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree and ten years progressively responsible experience in higher education.

License/Certification:

Not applicable. 

Knowledge Of:

Skill In:

Ability To:

Building relationships and consensus*

Design and implement systems to support student success.

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Experience overseeing an academic or career advising center/department at a large university. 

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None. 

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor. 

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff.  We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.