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Position Description
The Director of College Advising develops and executes a strategic vision for Newcomb-Tulane College Academic Advising. The College Advising unit includes 35+ staff members and has an operating budget of $2.1+ million. This dynamic organization supports the progress and completion of 8,000+ Tulane undergraduate students in the undergraduate college, which awards more than 1,500 bachelor’s degrees per year. This important unit leader oversees four Associate Directors who manage the operations, degree completion functions, and strategic student engagement and student athletes. The Director is a member of the Retention and Strategic leadership team and collaborates with leaders in student support as well as contribute to strategic planning in the areas of retention, graduation, and the first-year experience. This position carries out the mission and values of Newcomb-Tulane College as well as Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow initiatives to ensure that BIPOC student support is a priority in advising. The Director oversees assessment and data reporting for the College Advising unit as well as strategic partnerships with school units as they deliver major advising.
Duties
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work weekends during special events • Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Great attention to detail
- Ability to process and easily reference policies and regulations
- Ability to work with CRM, Banner, Degree Works, and other software as needed.
- Working knowledge of standard computer software such as office suite, email, etc. and ability to learn and utilize specific software necessary for academic and career advising practice
- Ability and desire for continuous improvement and learning academic advising management best practices
- Ability to motivate and inspire students and teams
- Ability to resolve complaints
Application Process
Please submit an application via https://jobs.tulane.edu/position/IRC31814. This position will close on the date it is filled.
Institution Information
Tulane University: Tulane’s motto — non sibi sed suis — embodies who we are and what we stand for. We are entrepreneurs on the front lines of life-changing technologies, as well as hometown heroes. Tulanians see challenges as opportunities, and strive to improve the lives of others in our own community and around the globe. Tulane university is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, a select group of the 65 leading research universities in the United States and Canada offering "pre-eminent programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research." Tulane is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a university with "very high research activity." Of more than 3,900 higher educational institutions rated by the foundation, Tulane remains in a prestigious category that includes only 2 percent of universities nationwide.
About Newcomb-Tulane College: Newcomb-Tulane College (NTC) serves as the academic foundation for all undergraduate students at Tulane University, providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary educational experience. As the undergraduate degree-granting body of the university, NTC fosters a dynamic and supportive environment where students engage in innovative programming, individualized advising, and a rigorous core curriculum. Our commitment to academic excellence and student success ensures that every undergraduate receives the resources and mentorship necessary to navigate their academic journey and prepare for meaningful contributions in their communities and beyond.
Additional Information
This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 27.
Contact Information
Chazman D. McKoy, [email protected]
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