Assistant Director, Graduate Advising Center
Company: Golden Gate University
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DetailsJob Location San Francisco - San Francisco, CA -
Description Job Location: In person at the San Francisco campus
Position Title: Assistant Director, Graduate Advising
Department Name: University Advising Center
Position Reports To: Associate Director, Graduate Advising
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Salaried
Salary Range: $66,560
Benefits: The University's comprehensive benefits program
Days & Hours: Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Standard
work schedule is 9:00 am to 5:30 PM, may be adjusted. Flexible
schedule may require evening and weekend hours during peak
periods.
BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF JOB:
The Assistant Director, Graduate Advising will provide guidance to
students within the schools of accounting and business, collaborate
with staff and faculty to enact retention strategies, participate
in campus-wide events, and serve as an integral part of the
department's mission and student's professional and academic
growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Build a partnership with a caseload of advisees to clarify their
personal, academic, and career goals and articulate expectations of
advisor-advisee relationship
Develop a path to degree completion and implement goal-setting
strategies
Conduct appointments via web conference and phone
Manage communications with advisees via email and text according to
established timelines and the departmental communication plan
Coach students regarding degree options and academic standing,
continuously monitoring their success
Maintain timely and accurate client case notes and records in
Salesforce
Gain a thorough understanding of course prerequisites, degree
equivalents, degree requirements, and University policies to
effectively coach students with regard to program and course
selection
Respond immediately to at-risk cases, making appropriate referrals
to campus support services and resources (i.e. counseling, career
planning, tutoring, disability services) and consulting with the
departmental directors as needed
Utilize Colleague to update academic records, process transfer
credits and course substitutions, conduct registration
transactions, and process program changes
Customize advising sessions based on the unique needs of each
student, applying understanding, compassion, strength-based
coaching and competence when working with individuals from diverse
backgrounds
Apply conflict management and conflict resolution skills when
working with dissatisfied clients
Collaborate with relevant faculty, staff, and administrators for
academic updates and to ensure satisfactory academic progress for
all assigned students
Develop and facilitate workshops to foster student's professional
development and support academic success and retention
Provide opportunities to engage (special) populations (i.e.
veterans and international students) and accommodate their unique
academic requirements
Collaborate with key departments across campus to enhance student
services and the student experience
Assist with implementing retention strategies for students
Participate in assessment efforts to gauge the department's
performance
Develop and maintain in-print and electronic resources and
publications
Attend recruitment, outreach, and campus activities such as Student
Success Orientation and Commencement
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Qualifications
Supplemental Information
To apply: Please go to http://www.ggu.edu/jobs to submit an
application, letter of interest, and a resume.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a
broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle
check, and a third-party background check.
Golden Gate University is an equal employment opportunity employer.
We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a
safe and welcoming community for all.
University policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental
disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a
protected leave (e.g., family medical or pregnancy leave), or on
any other basis protected by applicable laws.
The University has a strong commitment to the principles of
diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning
environments that reinforces these practices. The University
welcomes and encourages applications from all especially women,
minorities, people of color, veterans, persons with disabilities,
and members of the LGBTQI community.
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