Director of Advising Position Available In Etowah, Alabama

Director of Advising

Salary
See Position Description
Location Gadsden, AL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
06094
College/Division
GSCC-501030-Dean of Students
Opening Date
04/16/2025
Closing Date
4/30/2025 5:00 PM Central
Campus Location
Gadsden State Community College
Position Summary
The Director of Advising oversees a holistic,prehensive advisement program for the institution. As the supervisor for the Advising and Retention Centers, the director collaborates with faculty and institutional partners at all GSCC campus locations to improve student retention and success, including developing and implementing programs to address the needs of at-risk and low-achieving students, advising select student populations, and selecting instruments and administering assessments of student learning and student engagement.

THIS POSITION IS NOT TENURE ELIGIBLE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide oversight and leadership of aprehensive, holistic advisement and retention program on multiple campuses
Provide oversight of Advising and Retention staff and activities
Ensure excellent customer service to students, employees, and other stakeholders by departmental staff
Establish and maintain data collection to evaluate program effectiveness
Develop, implement and deliver academic information/advisor training for faculty, Campus Directors, Student Services personnel and all other staff affiliated with student advising
Develop, coordinate and implement internal and external assessment of student learning oues and coordinate assessment of student engagement
Develop, and evaluate departmental goals and strategic planning
Develop, implement and deliver student success workshops, seminars and programs
Develop, implement and deliver programs to address at-risk students to encourage their continuation at Gadsden State
Develop, implement and assess student engagement activities related to retention, persistence and degree or credentialpletion
Coordinate with internal and external resources for information and student referral, if necessary, when academic, attitudinal, attendance or other personal problems require intervention
Manage departmental budgets and resources
Assist with pre-college Orientation and teach ORI 101sections as needed
Serve on collegemittees as assigned
Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College

Note:

The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, FLSA status, or grade. Qualifications
Master’s degree from an approved U.S. Department of Education accredited institution required
Minimum of (3) three years’ experience in student academic advising or related higher education area required
Supervisory experience preferred

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs that facilitate student success, retention and programpletion
Demonstratedmitment to diversity and to supporting the academic success of all students
Ability to travel between campus locations
Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE

June 2025

SALARY:

Salary Schedule C3•$75,000•$95,000. Salary will be based on

VERIFIED

education and years of

VERIFIED

related experience that is stated on the initial job application only.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

April 30, 2025•4:00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

ONLY

COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT.

Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume; and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT

gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE

(jobsgadsdenstate.edu).

Salary Calculation:

For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided in if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule. Format for

Work Experience Verifications:

Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must includeplete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College’s official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.

Please Note:

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ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC

•It is rmended that you have digital (such as) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
• When you finish the steps to , you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials areplete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
All correspondence with applicants regarding the College’s search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service:

Monday-Friday
8:00 am•5:00 pm PST
(855) 524-5627
Applicants must ad to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable amodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation.