Director of LLCE Program Advising (Student Services Program Manager II)-290a.1314

Department

Lifelong Learning & Community Engagement

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise undergraduate advising staff for the LLCE degree and certificate programs.
• Provide leadership, set priorities, and plan the objectives for the LLCE Advising Unit.
• Direct the overall pre-advising activities for the prospective and current LLCE students.
• Develop final policy recommendations and policy implementation for non-traditional and adult students for the LLCE Academic Advising unit.
• Plan, develop, and implement training for advisors and classified staff.
• Develop systems for data collection. Analyze data to more effectively support decision-making for Unit and Division programs.
• Work with advisors, students, and others when issues or problems arise to reach and acceptable solution.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of current University and degree policy/procedure/curricular changes and current contacts/resources.
• Maintain a limited advising load.

• Provide recommendations for new programming, curricular changes, course rotations and schedules.

• Collaborate with AVC and Directors to establish and maintain official partnership with area 2 year colleges and Wisconsin technical colleges, as well as other UWO colleges and Departments.

• Work collaboratively with other LLCE Directors and participate as part of AVCs management team.

• Coordinate outside initiatives and contacts with AVC, Directors, and Outreach Specialists.

• Work in partnership with LLCE Adult Student Resources to enhance the services and retention of current LLCE program students.

• Work closely with administrative and functional areas of UWO that are integral to advising to assure a smooth working relationship and effective student services (i.e. UARC, Admissions, Registrar, and Financial Aid).

Requirements

• A Masters Degree in student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, career development, or a related field.
• Academic advising or related experiences in higher education.
• Demonstrated record of innovative, student-centered leadership in advising or related field.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in an academic setting with a diverse student, faculty, and staff community.
• Ability to interact and cooperate effectively with the various internal constituencies of comprehensive university.
• Working knowledge of information technology applications for academic advising functions.
• Innovative problem-solving skills.
• Experience in directing, supervising, motivating, and evaluating staff.
• Working knowledge of preparing and monitoring budgets.
• A valid Wisconsin drivers license.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Preferences

• A Doctorate Degree in student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, career development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate strategic planning and execute strategic initiatives.

• Demonstrated leadership in change and transition management.
• Thorough working knowledge and hands-on experience in directing academic advising programs.
• Experience working with external constituencies.

Starting Date

12/1/2013

Salary

Terms of Appointment

Application Deadline

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled

How to Apply

Send letter of application, resume, contact information for 5 references, and transcripts (official or photocopy) to:

Charles Hill
Lifelong Learning and Community Engagement
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901

(920) 424-1255
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