TITLE III PROGRAM ADVISING SERVICES MANAGER

Northwestern State University invites applications for the position of Advising Services Manager for its Title III' Elevate U' grant. The University seeks a dynamic, visionary leader who promotes excellence, cultural competence, academic and student engagement, internationalization, career and internship development, and entrepreneurial engagement. This is a grant-funded, 12-month position, renewable each year for up to five (5) years. The Advising Services Manager will provide direct student support utilizing a "holistic student-centered strategy" to guide students across all student experiences and directly report to the Program Director.

To apply: Submit electronically: 1) a letter of application, 2) a current CV, 3) official transcripts, and 4) a list of three professional references with complete contact information to: apply@nsula.edu. 

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

 

 

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

 

 

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

 

It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.  Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

 

*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to 

apply@nsula.edu.

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or a directly related field form an accredited college or university.
• At least three years (3) of experience working with college students from different cultural heritages and identities to facilitate the coexistence of people in a culturally diverse community.
• Experience offering academic and career guidance to students, thereby helping them choose a career path.
• Training in advising and related student services for undergraduates in all majors with a focus on significantly improving 4-year graduation rates for first year students and closing identified achievement gaps.
• Experience coordinating advising and programs supporting student retention, including proactive outreach and support to targeted student populations who do not meet established benchmarks.
• Knowledge of retention strategies and data-driven methods of identifying student who may be at risk of not continuing their education.
• Ability to plan develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs, activities, and groups.

• Direct report to the Program Director.
• Works closely with the Executive Director for Academic Engagement & Student Success
• Responsible for directing student support and advising.
• Review, assess and align all undergraduate majors with a guided pathways framework.
• Responsible for training faculty and professional advisors.

Salary : $60,000