St. Norbert College – Executive Director of Academic and Career Advising

The ED also designs and oversees implementation of a holistic case management model to guide students throughout academic planning, career exploration and decision-making; academic progress monitoring and interventions; academic and learning support; and collaborates with academic and other departments to coordinate and evaluate programs, support services, and activities that underpin student success.

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel or a related field required. Doctorate preferred.

Experience and Credentials –

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, demonstrating program planning, advising, career development or related experience, and higher education leadership experience.
• Additional experience working in higher education preferred, including experience overseeing academic and career advising, student programming, new initiatives, partnership development and supervision of staff.
• Strong skills in strategic planning, establishing priorities, working in a fast-paced environment, and meeting deadlines while leading change.
• A strong record of demonstrated leadership in higher education, including working closely with faculty and professional staff to achieve goals and effect positive change.
• Demonstrated competence in building and sustaining external partnerships that lead to positive internships and other employment opportunities for students.
• Successful experience in selection, development, and supervision of professional staff members.
• Demonstrated competence in assessment, as well in use of assessment results in making changes that improve service delivery and program availability for students.
• Strong analytical, creative, critical thinking, project management, problem recognition and resolution skills, including the ability to interpret departmental data for effective planning.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a diverse campus environment or commitment to do so as an employee of St. Norbert College

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities –

• Demonstrated ability to apply student development and leadership theory and higher education trends and best practices to create practical, outcomes-based advising and career services for undergraduate students at various levels of development.
• Ability to articulate and promote a vision for change, inspire others to take part in the vision and guide them through the change process.
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with faculty and staff colleagues.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Knowledge of an integrated appreciative advising approach to academic and career advising and the use of intake and/or dual advising focused organizational structures to deliver services.
• Knowledge of advising, careers, data use regarding support services, pre-enrollment programs, on-going learning assistance, and technology support.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and customers, particularly in conflict situations.
• Ability to multitask, meet specific deadlines, and prioritize tasks and assignments.
• Knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Office, Google Apps) and ability to learn upgrades and new programs as needed.
• Skilled at organizing events, programs, projects and seeing them through to completion.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in an expeditious manner.

The College may consider equivalent credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Develop and maintain employer and divisional partnerships that result in a broad array of on and off-campus internship options for students. Enable job and internship placement and employer interaction with SNC students. Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to inform the design of systems, structures and tools that support consistent and quality delivery of services for students, such as: technology platforms, high-impact practices, career and affinity-focused communities for various academic disciplines, job search strategies, workshops, job/internship fairs, continuous improvement practices, and other related services to support academic and career advising. – 30%

Exercise overall managerial responsibility for academic advising and career development center and staff, including program and policy and budget development, management, and oversight. – 10% Serve as primary liaison for undergraduate academic advising faculty and professional staff. Develop and implement training for professional and faculty advisors in conjunction with the Office of Faculty Development. – 10%

Serve as a key member of the various college committees and provide a strong influential presence within the Divisions of Academic, Enrollment, and Student Affairs regarding their involvement and influence in campus wide student success and retention initiatives. -10%

Perform additional duties as assigned and attend College required training. Regular attendance required. Work in a manner that is aware of personal safety and the safety of others and observe safety, health and sanitation codes, regulations, or practices required by the College or governmental authorities.