Assistant Director, Academic Advising for Biologies
Requisition Number:
62687
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
University Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
24-Mar-2025
Date Posted:
10-Mar-2025
Job Summary
The Academic Advising Program within the College of Arts and Sciences is encouraging applications for an Assistant Director of Academic Advising for Biologies! This leadership position reports to the Director of Advising Quality and is responsible for directing the advising activities of one or more academic advising neighborhoods comprised of full-time professional academic advisors. The departments in the Biologies neighborhood currently include: Integrative Physiology, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, and Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology.
Assistant Directors are responsible for supervising and building relationships with their team of academic advisors, department chairs, faculty, and staff within their academic advising neighborhood(s), providing leadership and process improvement to the unit, and engaging in strategic planning for advising in the College of Arts & Sciences Academic Advising & Coaching unit (A&S AAC) and on campus. Assistant Directors actively train and support their advisors following current advising principles and methodologies, and effectively communicate the unit’s vision, missions, and core values to the team. Assistant Directors are responsible for developing high-functioning teams that are positioned to achieve the College of Arts & Sciences’ academic advising strategic goals. In addition to individual and group interactions with academic advisors, this position provides multidisciplinary academic advising for undergraduate students.
As a member of the A&S AAC leadership team, Assistant Directors are responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, evaluating individual and team performance, and providing actionable and timely feedback. Assistant Directors will provide the requisite leadership, data, and reporting to the Director and Assistant Dean on special projects as assigned.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world’s most critical problems.
The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education in the natural sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Advising Program Leadership, Process Improvement, and Implementation:
- Provide leadership and strategic planning for advising services and development initiatives for the advising neighborhood team(s) consistent with the needs and goals of the College and the A&S AAC
- Design, implement, and assess roster and advising caseload processes
- Create, assess, and respond to available advising data regarding positive student outcomes, retention, and graduation implications
- Create and disseminate advising reports relevant to each department in support of departmental course management, programming, and graduation activities
- Monitor, assess, and support advisor schedules, appointment availability, short- and long-term coverage, advisor utilization rates, and student outreach initiatives
Academic Department Collaboration and Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for department chairs and faculty regarding advising activities and student concerns within the advising neighborhood team(s)
- Coach, mentor, challenge, and support academic advisors in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment
- Develop and monitor performance plans and conduct annual evaluations for each team member consistent with campus and college policies, providing honest and ongoing feedback
- Respond to raised concerns from students, members of the students’ support networks, and advisors within the team(s)
- Lead training of new staff in the A&S AAC, including campus and college policies as well as departmental content
- Engage in AAC budget activities
- Support ongoing training, professional development, and recognition for advisors on the team(s)
Leadership and Strategic Vision:
- Serve as a contributing member of the A&S AAC’s Leadership Team
- Demonstrate and promote the vision, missions, and core values of the unit, college, and campus including collaborating in a team setting
- Participate in future development and long-range planning for A&S AAC
- Represent the unit on departmental, college, campus, and professional committees
Support and Administration:
- Provide academic advising on an as-needed basis to assist with escalated situations, provide coverage for academic advisors on leave, specific populations such as study abroad students, and summer-start students
- Lead and support new and continuing initiatives aligned with the A&S AAC’s strategic priorities in academic advising and student success
- Assist other advising teams on an as-needed basis
What You Should Know
This position offers a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of two days per week on campus.
What We Can Offer
The annual salary range for this full-time position is $76,602 - $78,000.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
- Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
What You Will Need
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to develop a detailed understanding of curricula offered by departments and the relationships between the courses and curricula.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Dedication to advancing a campus environment where all students can thrive
- Ability to work with students from a variety of backgrounds.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and within a collaborative work environment.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, analytical, and technical skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and requests, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to working with students from entry to graduation within a high-volume setting.
What We Would Like You to Have
- A Master's degree.
- Five years' experience including two or more years of lead or supervisory experience.
- Experience as an academic advising supervisor or lead.
- Experience in change management theory and practice.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by March 24, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
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Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu