Associate Director for Advising and Success

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The Associate Director for Advising and Success is a full-time position responsible for leading academic advising, coaching, and student success efforts through leadership within the Academic Resource Center (ARC). The Associate Director provides vision, supervision, and strategic coordination for a team of advisors, success coaches, and peer tutors while maintaining a student caseload to provide direct and contribute to student success. This position works collaboratively across campus to create a proactive, personalized support system that fosters student belonging and academic success in a Christ-centered environment.

Reports to: Executive Director of Student Success

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly preferred.

Experience Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of undergraduate students, student development, career counseling, academic advising, student retention, student success strategies and services, educational theory and practice, FERPA regulations, and other ethical/legal issues relevant to advising, program and curriculum assessment, and academic and administrative policies/procedures.
• Knowledge of the curricula and programs offered at the College.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the College mission and aims.
• Ability to think critically, produce and analyze reports and proposals, and resolve organizational and individual problems in collaboration with other learning professionals as appropriate.
• Excellent teaching, planning, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with (or willingness to become familiar with) the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) core values and best practices.
• Willingness to expand and contribute to the scholarship of professional advising via presentations or articles in the field of higher education – specifically student success.

Duties

Leadership in Advising and Student Success

• Supervise and mentor residential academic advisors and student success coaches.
• Provide ongoing training, development, and performance feedback to ensure excellence and consistency in advising practices.
• Develop and maintain the ARC Advising Manual to guide and support the work of professional academic advisors.
• Ensure that advising content, communication, and programming align with Bryan’s mission and the developmental needs of early college students.

Student Support and Caseload Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload of advisees and/or coaching for at-risk students to remain connected to student needs and advising best practice.
• Counsel students on academic issues and program progress, and assist in identifying and overcoming academic difficulties through thoughtful educational planning.
• Assess individual student needs and make appropriate referrals to other campus services and resources as needed.
• Aid students in establishing realistic and attainable academic goals.
• Develop and maintain a strong communication line with academic departments and various student support divisions.
• Maintain student records, including creating and updating accurate four-year degree plans for advising caseload.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of registration, fall and spring orientation, Admissions events, or any other College planning sessions or programs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Instructional and Student Support Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver workshops and seminars on academic skills, study techniques, and time management strategies focused on the first-year experience.
• Conduct one-on-one and group instructional sessions to enhance students’ understanding of their coursework and academic requirements.
• Oversee the creation of supplemental resources (e.g., planning guides, degree checklists, advising videos) that support proactive advising and academic planning.
• Support the development and delivery of instructional sessions on academic habits, study skills, and time management—especially for at-risk or transitioning students.
• Assist with or serve as instructor as needed with first-year experience courses or academic success courses as assigned.

Peer Tutoring Program Oversight

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the on-campus peer tutoring program, ensuring effective tutor recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision.
• Collaborate with faculty and ARC staff to assess tutoring needs and align services with curricular demands.
• Monitor tutor performance and student outcomes to ensure high-quality academic support and continuous program improvement.
• Promote tutoring services through student communications, campus partnerships, and regular evaluation.

Desired Qualities

Communication and Comprehension:

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively with students of all cultural backgrounds.
• Attentiveness to detail and strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple requests and handle them efficiently and timely.
• Ability to understand and abide by federal and college guidelines regarding student confidentiality requirements.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), databases, and spreadsheets.

Problem Solving:

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Other Information

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be committed to serving Him and His church.
• Endorse without reservation our mission and standards of conduct.