Assistant Director Academic Services

98671BR

Campus: West Valley

Asst Dir Academic Services

Job Description

Reports to the Chair or Director of a unit and coordinates and manages unit-wide academic advising, recruitment/retention, and/or student support functions to include development and implementation of management and operations strategies as directed. The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at ASU is seeking a motivated individual to supervise the campus undergraduate advising team at the West Valley campus. The Assistant Director position is an on-campus position with opportunities for hybrid-remote work as determined by the business need.

Job Family

Advising & Admissions

Department Name

New College Advising

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

PROVOST/WEST CAMPUS

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $67,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

16-February-2024

Essential Duties

• Supervises all programs within a department or a unique program (e.g., internship, special populations program) at the college, campus, or university level.
• May be involved in direct academic advising, recruitment/retention and/or other student support functions as needed.
• Assesses unit operation functions and implements policies, procedures, and objectives as directed.
• Initiates and prepares administrative reports and documents.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; supervises all academic advising, recruitment/retention, and/or student support activities as directed.
• Oversees and manages staffing and operations budgets as directed.
• Represents the college/department and serves on various department and university committees as directed.
• Acts as liaison with the community, students, faculty, and staff in facilitating university programs.
• Serves as a representative of the University at state, regional and national organizations, boards, councils, and committees as assigned.
• Develops work plans, policies, and reports in accordance with established unit and department objectives and funding limitations as directed.
• Recommends and monitors compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Builds effective rapport with internal and external stakeholders and identifies opportunities for improvement and/or efficiencies in alignment with the university mission.
• Communicates with other department and university administrators; resolves or assists with the resolution of sensitive and/or escalated issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field, AND four (4) years experience in one or more of the following: advising, recruitment/retention, other related student services in a college/university environment, which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices related to academic advising, recruitment/retention, and/or other student support functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budget management methods and techniques.
• Experience in problem solving and decision-making.
• Experience in planning, analyzing and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
• Experience in effectively managing, supervising and evaluating assigned staff.
• Experience in budget preparation and forecasting.
• Evidence of effective communication.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Department Statement

Bringing together the best of both a small-college experience with its close personal relationships and a top-tier research university with its cutting-edge research faculty ASU is New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences located at the beautiful West Valley campus is nationally unique. Working across  disciplinary boundaries, our faculty produce innovative research, not just report on it. We take our students with us on this fascinating journey, which provides extraordinary opportunities for growth and exciting ways to shape your future.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.