Director of Academic Advising

Position Description

The Director of Academic Advising provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational direction for the university's academic advising program. This position is responsible for creating, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive, student-centered advising model that supports undergraduate and graduate students across all stages of the academic lifecycle-from initial enrollment through degree completion. To thrive in this role, the Director will lead a team of professional advisors and establish the vision and standards for advising practice consistent with institutional priorities in retention, persistence, and timely degree completion. The Director will collaborate closely with community campus directors, academic deans, department chairs, faculty, program coordinators, enrollment management, student affairs, and institutional effectiveness to integrate advising into the broader ecosystem of student success. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field and four years progressively responsible relevant experience and one years management experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, educational leadership, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional experience in academic advising or student success within a higher education setting. • Demonstrated understanding of student development theory, advising frameworks, and evidence-based practices in academic advising. • Proven ability to lead student success initiatives and work effectively with students from a variety of backgrounds, including first-generation, adult learners, low-income, veterans, and underrepresented populations. • Experience in a multi-campus, rural, or geographically distributed post-secondary education setting. • Familiarity with a variety of advising models that may include guided pathways, appreciative advising, or proactive case management approaches. • Experience administering grants or externally funded student success programs. • Experience advising transfer students and familiarity with articulation and statewide transfer frameworks. • Demonstrated success developing advising services for online and hybrid student populations. This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau, Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/salary.php, Grade 81, based on education and experience.