Director, Advising and Retention

Location: Killeen, Texas, United States; on-campus work required

Salary: $80,000 annually; proposed minimum salary of $6,666.67 monthly

Company

Texas A&M University–Central Texas is a higher education institution focused on academic advising, student success, retention, and graduation outcomes.

What you will do

• Lead institution-wide academic advising and retention services based on advising and student development theories and best practices.
• Lead change management related to advising structures, workflows, and technology adoption.
• Establish and monitor performance indicators, reporting, assessment, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Coordinate with deans, department chairs, and campus partners to improve student success and address barriers to graduation.
• Develop advisor professional development programs, reference materials, and strategic plans.
• Manage fiscal and personnel resources and identify technologies supporting advising, learning mobility, and student retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least eight years of related higher education experience, including three years in academic advising.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of budget management, strategic planning, databases, spreadsheets, and software used in higher education.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
• The role is not remote and requires working on campus in Killeen, Texas.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in an applicable field.
• Experience with Banner, DegreeWorks, Civitas Learning, or student caseloads.

Culture & Benefits

• Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required for program activities.
• Opportunity to participate in professional organizations, committees, and leadership activities related to advising and student success.
• Employment is subject to credential verification and a criminal history investigation.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter, résumé or CV, contact information for three professional references, and any applicable licenses.
• Final employment is contingent on institutional verification procedures and completion of the criminal history check.