Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Access

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Western Nevada College

Location: Carson City, Nevada
Category: Academic Advising
Date Posted: September 25, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled

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humanresources@wnc.edu

(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

Administrative Faculty Contract. Non Tenure Track, Benefits Eligible.

The Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Access at Western Nevada College is focused on fostering the academic success and personal development of students. This collaborative position works closely with the Director of Academic Advising and Access to oversee, supervise, enhance, and continually evaluate advising services. The Assistant Director plays a key role in direct advising and supervision, actively engaging with students and advisors to provide comprehensive guidance. This includes developing, planning, and executing student-oriented programming to enhance the overall student experience.

The Assistant Director position contributes significantly to the development and implementation of advising programs, policies, and procedures. Collaboration with the Director is essential to ensure the continuous improvement of the advising department's processes and functions. The Assistant Director is committed to maintaining exceptional student support services and actively participates in the assessment and enhancement of academic advising programs, aligning them with the institution's mission and goals.

This is an 8am-5pm position reporting to Academic Advising and Access. The position is based on WNCs Carson campus. Some schedule and campus travel flexibility are needed for events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervision, Department Oversight, and Professional Development

Supervise three advisor positions (Student Success Coordinator, Counselor, and Coordinator of Retention/Counselor) and advising support staff in promoting student success by providing services that assist students in identifying their educational goals; making decisions about how to engage in postsecondary education and training; and achieving academic connection and success at WNC
Conduct evaluations, set goals, and facilitate ongoing meetings with advisors to foster growth and high-quality advising services
Incorporate strategies and opportunities that optimize a collaborative, professional, productive, and team-oriented work environment
Provide direction and resources to support advisors in navigating complex situations such as academic probation, credit overload, student concerns and crises
In collaboration with the Director, oversee the daily operations of the department ensuring efficient workflow processes, timely response to student inquiries, and effective utilization of advising resources
Work with the Administrative IV position to support Peer Mentor hiring, training, and connected processes
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive training program for new advisors ensuring advisor competency, an organized schedule, training workshops, and resource materials
Stay current on trends, best practices, and innovations in academic advising and student support services, and incorporate new knowledge into training programs
Collaborate with internal and external partners to offer ongoing and specialized training on topics such as student success strategies, career exploration, and transfer pathways
Design a professional development calendar that includes a variety of educational opportunities for academic advisors, aligns with budget needs, and maintains membership and connection to pertinent organizations (ex: NACADA, NACEP, FYE)
Work with the Director to manage budgetary allocations for the advising department, such as budget proposals, monitoring expenditures, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and grant oversight

Advancement of Academic Advising and Program Development

Identify opportunities to enhance and expand academic advising and access activities and programs to meet the evolving needs of students and the community; improve retention; increase graduation rates; and support the overall student experience
Oversee and coordinate with advising team members to plan, implement, and evaluate Academic Advising and Access department events
Drive, cultivate, and incorporate enrollment initiatives for non-traditional student populations with consideration to flexible learning options, life responsibilities, transfer credit, prior work experience, and high demand pathways
Collaborate with workforce, career, and technical education departments to ensure effective integration of initiatives into advising practices and services
Oversee and coordinate mental health and wellness initiatives including, but not limited to, grant and budget management; third party contracts and communication; crisis protocol; referral resources; and support advisors in recognizing and appropriately responding to student mental health concerns
Coordinate with campus stakeholders to develop and implement support programs for underrepresented and underserved student populations
Maintain updated and accurate webpages for Academic Advising and Access services and programs

Data Analysis and Assessment

In partnership with the Director, lead data-driven initiatives that inform decisions about advising and identify plans for continuous improvement
Enhance, develop, and implement assessment strategies to measure the effectiveness of advising services and programs
Collaborate with WNC PeopleSoft, OnBase and Institutional Research lead positions to ensure accurate processes for data collection and assessment plans
Align assessment efforts with institutional goals and priorities ensuring relevance and impact

Policy, Procedure, and Reporting

Develop, review, and revise policies and procedures related to academic advising practices and programs in collaboration with the Director of Academic Advising and Access and related departments
Ensure alignment with NSHE practices, institutional policies and accreditation standards related to academic advising
Significantly contribute to the preparation, organization, and completion of annual reports and program reviews
Communicate with advisors, campus departments, and stakeholders on recommendations, trends, and report outcomes
Effectively communicate and integrate student services perspectives as a representative on NSHE committees

Student Advising

Provide direct academic advising to students, assisting them in setting and achieving educational and career goals
Collaborate with academic departments to ensure advisors are aware of changes to academic programs and requirements
Liaison with other campus departments to support student access and success.
Participation in college wide and other committees as appropriate
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in counseling, higher education, student affairs, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelors degree (AA plus five years of related professional experience). A minimum of an Associates degree is required.
Four years of related professional experience in advising/counseling, student affairs, education and/or program development.
At least one year of required experience must be in a supervisory or leadership capacity over staff and/or programs

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in counseling, higher education, student affairs, or a related field
Experience in or with higher education
Strong understanding of advising theories and student development principles in higher education
Experience in program development, implementation, and assessment
Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds
Second language proficiency (written and oral) Spanish preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Community college structure, setting, and population
Advising principles, strategies, and best practices
NACADA and CAS advising standards
Program planning/development and evaluation
Data analysis and assessment methods
College and NSHE system policies and practices applicable to student services

Skills:

Leadership and coaching methods
Collaborative communication dealing with complex issues
Intermediate proficiency with spreadsheets and databases
Proficiency in utilizing various technology platforms
Cultural competence and diversity awareness
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strategic and solution focused thinking
Effective organization, time management and task completion

Abilities:

Lead and motivate advising professionals, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
Communicate and work well with diverse personalities and populations, building positive relationships
Analyze complex issues identify challenges and opportunities, and develop innovative solutions to improve advising practices and student outcomes
Manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines effectively
Act proactively, self-motivate and productively work both independently and as part of a team
Provide high quality customer service while effectively navigating established policies and procedures
Commitment to ethical practices and integrity in all aspects of academic advising, ensuring fairness, equity, and confidentiality to applicable student and staff interactions
Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances, priorities, and institutional needs in the dynamic environment of a community college

Minimum Starting Salary Information:

This position is at a salary grade D. The minimum of the placement range is $94,881.02. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule:

NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE

Perks of Working at WNC

Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails
Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans)
Employer paid
Long Term Disability (LTD) Program
Health insurance options including dental and vision -
Health Insurance
Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays -
Faculty Benefits
The WNC Fitness Center offers free Faculty and Staff membership
WNC Fitness Center
ComPsych our
Employee Assistance Program
offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff
Discounted WNC Staff rates for our
Child Development Center
which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System
Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more –
Voluntary Benefits
An administrative faculty senate represents full-time, administrative faculty
Free parking and plenty of it!
No State income tax!

Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the

Board of Regents Handbook

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Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Cover Letter
Resume
Contact Information for three professional references
Unofficial Transcripts

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

10/24/2024

Note to Applicant

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.

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