Position Description
East Tennessee State University is looking for a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as the Executive Director for Academic Advising.
Duties
Are you a leader passionate about student success? We have an opportunity for an experienced advising professional to take our support services to the next level. As Executive Director, you will oversee advising campus-wide and champion student retention as a top university priority. Reporting to the AVP of Student Success, you will provide strategic vision and hands-on oversight of our University Advisement Center teams. Through collaboration with deans and assessment of advising practices, you will help ensure every student receives the guidance needed to stay on track. The Executive Director works collaboratively with college advising leaders and advises deans and other senior leaders on increasing retention and graduation rates through enhanced advising. The Executive Director works with university and college advising leadership to ensure accountability for established and shared advising goals, practices, and outcomes across a decentralized but standardized advising system. If you want to use your experience driving positive change, this role is ideal. As an advocate for both students and advisors, you will play a key part in student success as ETSU continues growing. Join a team committed to student retention and help even more Buccaneers achieve their educational dreams. With your leadership and vision, together we can reach new levels of excellence in academic support.
Application Process
Applicants please provide a resume with a cover letter and contact information for three (3) to five (5) references on the ETSU Human Resources site using the following link: https://jobs.etsu.edu/postings/29919.
Institution Information
https://www.etsu.edu/ehome/
Additional Information
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
- Paid time off & leave
- 17 paid holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Health and life insurance
- Retirement
- Access to University facilities and services and much more!
Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Contact Information
Dr. Jennifer A. Osborne, [email protected]
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