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VACANCYatRUST COLLEGE - HOLLY SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI 38635 Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:TITLE: Director of Academic Advising and RetentionDEPARTMENT:DATE TO BE FILLED:Student Success and Persistence Program Immediately RANK OR POSITION AND SALARY RANGE: $60,000.00 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Academic Advising and Retention reports to the Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives and will have the overall responsibility for coordinating and directing College advising services for freshman and sophomores in support of the College’s strategic initiatives. These services shall be coordinated in concert with the other student services departments as well as all academic divisions. Academic advising for freshman and sophomores is an essential educational activity which ensures that students have access to accurate, reliable, and timely information throughout the course of their college careers. Further, advising seeks to educate and guide students in making sound academic and personal choices that will allow for student success. The person in this position will assist with other assigned retention initiatives. In addition, the Director of Academic Advising and Retention will act as an academic advisor to an assigned group of freshman and sophomore students and regularly provide advising services to students who come to the Advising Center.QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master's Degree in Counseling, Education, Student Affairs, or related field is required. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with students in an educational setting is required. Management and administrative experience required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in working with academically under prepared students in a college setting. The applicant should have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively in a highly visible area assisting students, faculty, and colleagues. The applicant should also have good computer skills.SPECIAL INFORMATION: Rust College is a historically black college located in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Rust is a private, coeducational, four-year, residential, comprehensive Liberal Arts institution, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1866. The campus is located 35 miles east of Memphis, Tennessee. The Federal Government requires that every individual hired since May 31, 1987 complete the I-9. Form I-9 has been developed to verify that persons are eligible to work in the United States.Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a letter of interest which address the expectations above to:Ms. Patricia Pegues, Personnel CoordinatorRust College 150 Rust AvenueHolly Springs, MS 38635Telephone: (662) 252-8000 ext. 4010 (Personnel Office) Fax (662) 252-8993E-Mail: ppegues@rustcollege.eduCLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION: POSTING DATE: Open until a qualified applicant is found 10/5/2020Rust College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerRUST COLLEGEPOSITION DESCRIPTIONDirector of Academic Advising and RetentionOCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:The Director of Academic Advising and Retention reports to the Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives and will have the overall responsibility for coordinating and directing College advising services for freshman and sophomores in support of the College’s strategic initiatives. These services shall be coordinated in concert with the other student services departments as well as all academic divisions. Academic advising for freshman and sophomores is an essential educational activity which ensures that students have access to accurate, reliable, and timely information throughout the course of their college careers. Further, advising seeks to educate and guide students in making sound academic and personal choices that will allow for student success. The person in this position will assist with other assigned retention initiatives. In addition, the Director of Academic Advising and Retention will act as an academic advisor to an assigned group of freshman and sophomore students and regularly providing advising services to students who come to the Advising Center. The following are indicative of the responsibilities that fall within this position. WORK PERFORMED (Essential Duties and Responsibilities): Oversee the day-to-day operations of the College Advising Center including the front desk operations, scheduling of staff and faculty advisors, and advising services and processes. Set and maintain a high standard of quality student service in the Advising Center. This includes ensuring that anyone who enters the Advising Center receives a friendly greeting, holding staff and student workers accountable for proactively addressing inquiries and concerns with expedience and friendliness and handling any conflicts that may arise with respect and discretion. Assess and improve the onboarding process of new students and advising services for current students, improving both efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure the delivery of accurate, relevant, and timely information to students concerning the culture of higher education, placement test results, academic standards and expectations, and program options and requirements. Coordinate retention programs and services with Academic Affairs and other college departments, including data collection, analysis, and reporting outcomes. In cooperation with the Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives, identify priorities, strategic goals and action plans to enhance student progress to degree completion. Lead, support and provide direction to advising staff with retention and completion initiatives. Manage advising assignments and oversee the advisement of special populations that are assigned to direct reports. Update and implement procedures and practices to promote the success of students. Design and implement a comprehensive advisor training program for all faculty and staff that are involved in advising students. Utilize various technologies to promote the program. Maintain and update advisor and advisee information found on the college website and online catalog. Serve as an assigned advisor to a designated student group and provide academic advising services to students through walk-ins and appointments on a regular basis. Collaborate with the IT department to develop reports needed to manage the advising process and to report on advising outcomes. Participate in meetings and serve on committees as required and function as an advocate for advising within the college community. Work cooperatively with the marketing and academic staff to develop program brochures and other informational materials. Serve as the Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives ’s delegate as appropriate to ensure the department functions in a professional and appropriate fashion. Other job-related duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervise full-time, regular part-time and other part-time employees assigned to the position. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with College policies, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, and taking corrective action with employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience Required: Master's Degree in Counseling, Education, Student Affairs, or related field is required. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with students in an educational setting is required. Management and administrative experience required. ................
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