Job Description:

• Establishes objectives and goals. Develops, implements, evaluates, maintains and modifies policies, procedures, and practices under the rubric of academic advising, including academic counseling, admissions, re-admissions, orientation, and registration. Delivers effective developmental advising informed by the diverse needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Plans, delivers, and evaluates programs and materials to support advising, academic counseling, recruitment, and retention goals. Leads inclusive outreach and recruitment of staff and student employees. Designs and delivers initiatives that promote student success.
• Supervises advising office staff to ensure the provision of excellent service to students. Oversees and provides professional advising services concerning University, college and department academic curricular and other requirements.
• Directs advising office operations, including the control of budgets, the acquisition and allocation of resources, the creation of protocols, the provision of data and reports and the maintenance and auditing of records.
• Represents the college on university committees impacting academic life and contributes to policy development. Collaborates effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Participates in the establishment of academic requirements and course equivalencies. Engages in curriculum review.
• Creates, reviews and updates graduation plans with students to promote personal growth, academic excellence, career development, and timely degree completion.
• Promotes and participates in professional development focused on the unique needs of students, faculty and staff, from a wide range of backgrounds. Fosters a safe and inclusive environment to advance equity.
• May evaluate student-athlete and NCAA compliance issues with athletic department personnel.

Short Job Description:

• Master's degree in a related field specific to hiring college, or higher education in general from an accredited institution.
• Seven years' professional academic advising experience.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Seven years' experience working with college students.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic planning experience.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Job Ref: S1395P

Job Reply URL: 4712

About Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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