252 Advising jobs in the United States

Job Description

Purpose:

This employee oversees the daily operations of the Academic Advising Department that allows campus students to receive continuous academic guidance and personal development throughout their enrollment at the Los Angeles Film School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Those that must be performed with or without an ADA Accommodation)

In charge of the daily operations and personnel functions of the campus academic advising department:

• Regularly monitor student attendance, GPA and other components of academic progress.
• Provide leadership, advice and direction with respect to policies, procedures, and student academic advisement.
• Represent the Academic Advising Department in day-to-day operations of the school.
• Plan, organize, direct, and administer services and activities that support students in assigned areas.
• Work with faculty and other departments to ensure that applicable student services and academic recovery plans are developed.
• Address student complaints and conduct investigations as needed.
• Meet with students to provide completion coaching and guidance on overcoming barriers to success.
• Review and approve employee leave requests.
• Participate in divisional or school-wide initiatives and committees as assigned by the Director of Student Advising.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g., interviewing, training, evaluating, providing performance feedback, coaching, supervising, etc.) to maintain adequate staffing and enhance productivity of personnel.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Those that can be accommodated within an ADA Accommodation)

• Proper handling of complaints – take issues needing further review to the Director of Student Affairs.
• Takes inquiries needing further review to the appropriate department.

Other Responsibilities:

· Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Supervise academic advisors and senior academic advisors

Competencies/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Strong interpersonal communication skills

· Time management and organizational skills

· Assertiveness and enthusiasm

· Ability to work with diverse populations

· Crisis handling skills

· Leadership skills

· At least 5 years’ experience in higher education support services

Education and/or Experience:

· Master’s Degree

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

• None

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Environmental Factors are those that are required and performed with or without an accommodation.

· In-office presence at least 4 days per week and during specified school events.

Physical Demands are those that are required and performed with or without an accommodation.

• Ability to lift at least 10lbs

Emotional and Mental Demands are those that are required and performed with or without an accommodation.

• Professionally handle crisis situations with an upset student and/or employee

I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The Assistant Director, Undergraduate Advising in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, is involved in academic advising and academic administration. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Executive Director of Undergraduate Advising to monitor students' academic records, uphold academic policies and disseminate changes to University policies, promote student success, review academic standing (including Academic Probation, Suspension, and the Dean's List) at the end of each Fall and Spring semester, be knowledgeable about major and minor degree programs and perform graduation clearances. In addition, the Assistant Director will supervise the work activities of 4-5 full-time Academic Advisors. S/he will also be involved in training and onboarding new employees, professional development opportunities, and serve as a representative for the CCAS Undergraduate Studies Academic Advising Office when necessary. This management position oversees the delivery of academic advising services to students. In addition to formally managing advisors, this position oversees the daily operations of an undergraduate advising unit, ensures staff coverage for students, and protects the privacy of student records in accordance with regulations. This is a management position at the university that, in addition to leading a work unit, leads and supervises staff directly, makes hiring decisions, provides coaching, training, and mentoring, manages performance, and determines future staffing needs. Responsibilities: Assists the Executive Director of Undergraduate Advising in developing and managing an effective and innovative advising program. Provides direct developmental supervision to full-time Undergraduate Academic Advisors and assists in their training and onboarding. Advises a reduced caseload of CCAS undergraduate students and maintains appropriate student records. Communicates with student and alumni groups as needed to provide and exchange information, enlist cooperation, and implement policies and programs. Designs and delivers training related to academic advising and academic policies, and prepares reports analyzing the advising program. Provides oversight for office events, programming, and high-level administrative processes, including orientation, CARE network case management, and registration activities. Fosters and maintains cross-campus relationships and initiatives with our faculty, student affairs, and external partners. This includes acting as departmental liaisons or representing CCAS Advising on various campus committees and working groups. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of undergraduate curriculum requirements, academic policies, and degree audit processes. Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including students, faculty, staff, and external partners. Experience interpreting and applying FERPA and other student privacy regulations. Proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Banner, DegreeMAP) and related advising tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite. Hiring Range $64,483.58 - $88,679.60 GW Staff Approach to Pay How is pay for new employees determined at GW? Healthcare Benefits GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit II. JOB DETAILS Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS) Family Student Affairs Sub-Family Academic Advising Stream Management Level Level 2 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:30pm Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Employee Onsite Status Hybrid Telework: Yes Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status Internal Applicants Only? Yes (University Wide) Posting Number: S013812 Job Open Date: 08/22/2025 Job Close Date: 08/27/2025 If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title: MSUAASF Range C

Bargaining Unit / Union: 211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City: Mankato

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range: $47,607.00 - $3,342.00

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on September 10, 2025 and continue until the position has been filled.

Position: Probationary; Range C*

Job Description

The Assistant Director provides leadership and direction in support of the intensive advising needs for students in academic recovery, who are not meeting university academic standards, and/or who are in jeopardy of falling below academic standards. The Assistant Director develops and implements the advising approach for this target student population through coordinated advising initiatives, proactive monitoring of student and service capacity data, evaluation of services, and continuous improvement reviews.

The Assistant Director maintains a caseload of students, while supervising the academic recovery advising team and providing subject matter expert guidance to campus partners as complex situations require.

Additionally, the Assistant Director collaborates with the Assistant Director for Undecided Advising to ensure that the University Advising Center (UAC) continues its mission as the University's advising hub for "just in time" support, while collaborating with the overall UAC team to support students who are not making progress needed to earn credit and/or stay on track for graduation.

A member of the University Advising leadership team, the Assistant Director provides feedback and consultation on academic advising related policies, practices, and procedures. The Assistant Director offers broad understanding and knowledge about the university's academic programs, university academic policy and procedures, advising tools, and campus resources and referral processes, as well as specific understanding of university academic and financial standing requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree (conferred by the time of hire) and two (2) years of academic advising and/or student support experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to students with diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, students of color, LGBTQ+ students, first generation students, students with disabilities, and/or international students.

Preferred Qualification

• Professional academic advising experience, including developmental and proactive advising services to students struggling academically;
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and a shared approach to achieving goals;
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students and their success in a diverse working and learning environment;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated abilities to communicate effectively with many different constituents including students, faculty, staff, administrators;
• Ability to interpret and implement University academic policies and program requirements related to student academic standing, progression, and completion;
• Demonstrated abilities to quickly learn new information and technological applications, using both with attention to detail and accuracy;

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

Telework

Yes - Based on the essential functions of this position, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

• Telework. Up to 20% of the time.
• Case by Case/Situational Telework - Up to 10% of the time.

About

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at

The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

University Demographics

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. The focus of the work includes: enhancing access and student success; providing Minnesota with the talent it needs; anchoring the communities and regions we serve. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here.

Destination 2030, the University's strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our nameMinnesota State University, Mankato.

Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships, with 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota's the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here.

Application Procedures

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment

Contact Information

University Advising

Minnesota State University, Mankato

111 Memorial Library

Mankato, MN 56001

Phone:

TTY: or 711

Email:

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Administrative and Service Faculty.

Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Benefits Information

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ( 250 - 1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date: 10-20-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date: 08-20-2025

Close Date: 12-

The Assistant Director provides leadership and direction in support of the intensive advising needs for students in academic recovery, who are not meeting university academic standards, and/or who are in jeopardy of falling below academic standards. The Assistant Director develops and implements the advising approach for this target student population through coordinated advising initiatives, proactive monitoring of student and service capacity data, evaluation of services, and continuous improvement reviews. The Assistant Director maintains a caseload of students, while supervising the academic recovery advising team and providing subject matter expert guidance to campus partners as complex situations require. Additionally, the Assistant Director collaborates with the Assistant Director for Undecided Advising to ensure that the University Advising Center (UAC) continues its mission as the University's advising hub for "just in time" support, while collaborating with the overall UAC team to support students who are not making progress needed to earn credit and/or stay on track for graduation. A member of the University Advising leadership team, the Assistant Director provides feedback and consultation on academic advising related policies, practices, and procedures. The Assistant Director offers broad understanding and knowledge about the university's academic programs, university academic policy and procedures, advising tools, and campus resources and referral processes, as well as specific understanding of university academic and financial standing requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (conferred by the time of hire) and two (2) years of academic advising and/or student support experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to students with diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, students of color, LGBTQ+ students, first generation students, students with disabilities, and/or international students.

Preferred Qualification:

• Professional academic advising experience, including developmental and proactive advising services to students struggling academically;
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and a shared approach to achieving goals;
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students and their success in a diverse working and learning environment;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated abilities to communicate effectively with many different constituents including students, faculty, staff, administrators;
• Ability to interpret and implement University academic policies and program requirements related to student academic standing, progression, and completion;
• Demonstrated abilities to quickly learn new information and technological applications, using both with attention to detail and accuracy.

Other Requirements:

• Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
• The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at:
• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

Telework:

• Yes - Based on the essential functions of this position, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:
• Telework. Up to 20% of the time.
• Case by Case/Situational Telework - Up to 10% of the time.

About:

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at:

University Demographics:

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:

• Enhancing access and student success.
• Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
• Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.

Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here:

Destination 2030, the University's strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation. Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our nameMinnesota State University, Mankato. Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships, with 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota's the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here:

Application Procedures:

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment

Contact Information:

University Advising Minnesota State University, Mankato 111 Memorial Library Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: TTY: or 711 Email:

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Administrative and Service Faculty which can be found at:

Notice:

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option)