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Position Description
The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) seeks applicants to fill the position of Director of Academic Advising. The Director of Academic Advising will be responsible for oversight of multiple functions related to academic advising at the University of Maine at Farmington. The Director is responsible for the development and delivery of effective systems, programs, and services to help students determine and implement their academic plans, and to support faculty and staff across campus in their academic advising and related functions. The Director supervises the Academic Advising Department and helps to develop and participate in university efforts to support student enrollment and retention. The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes holiday and sick time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents, retirement plan options, and more. Visit our benefits website to learn more.
Duties
Manages the Academic Advising department by:
Coordinating professional academic advising services and initiatives across UMF. Arranging for comprehensive staff coverage. Hiring, training, and supervising designated staff members. Assigning work, approving leave, completing performance evaluations, and issuing discipline as appropriate. Assisting with hiring, training, and supervising student employees. Serving as the on-campus contact person for the Jobs for Maine Graduates (JMG) representative. Serving as an ancillary supervisor for the first year and transfer advisors
Works collaboratively with faculty and staff by:
Coordinating an Advising Council for the University of Maine at Farmington. Leading centralized first-year registration. Serving as a liaison to academic colleges and programs, as appropriate. Representing the Department on appropriate internal committees and external organizations including, but not limited to: the Academic Policy Committee, Curriculum Committee, etc. Serving as a liaison to all groups and efforts touched by Academic Advising, such as (i.e., Academic Success Team (AST), Orientation, Admissions open houses, Career Services and Internships, Athletics, System-wide Advising Group (SWAG), etc.) Supporting faculty and staff in their advising responsibilities. Arranging for and providing professional development and training for academic advisors; this includes the use of common software for advisors (such as Navigate and Quick Enroll) Developing and disseminating advising tools (e.g., degree progress and resource materials to support student’s academic decision-making). Supporting the development/strengthening of Peer Academic Advising. Developing and implementing communication strategies to provide advisors with current and up-to-date information. Providing support to faculty during registration. Participating and assisting with campus events (i.e., new student orientation, etc.)
Works collaboratively with students by:
Providing formal and informal academic advising/coaching, (i.e., in person, via email, and online), including interpretation of placement test results and transfer advising for general student populations (matriculated and non-matriculated students). Providing information or referrals to students and the public regarding financial aid, veteran benefits, student internships, and student development activities. Advising up to ten (10) students; and instructing up to two (2) courses annually, as needed Providing academic counseling to students on academic probation. Administering the UMF Forgiveness Policy. Serving as the backup advisor, assisting students in challenging or urgent situations with their advisors.
Administrative work:
Developing and maintaining automated Degree Progress (degree audit) and planner components of MaineStreet. Developing and maintaining departmental web pages. Assessing and evaluating advising processes, procedures, and impacts/outcomes. Serving on special project teams, such as the Title III Grant. Managing a budget for the department of academic advising.
Application Process
Apply at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/56y34wuz
Institution Information
The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998. The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.
Additional Information
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact: [email protected]
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