Dalton State College Hiring for Assistant Director, Academic Advising at Dalton State College Full Time

Job Title: Assistant Director, Academic Advising
Location: Dalton State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 272286
About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a diverse, caring community to nearly 5,000 students. Dalton State was ranked number one in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings. We are also proud to have been recognized in 2020 as one of 79 “Great Colleges to Work For” by ModernThink. A member institution of the University System of Georgia, Dalton State provides broad access to high-quality bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and career certificate and teaching certification programs. Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Northwest Georgia and surrounded by a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The college is about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, TN. Dalton State is Georgia’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and attracts students from 33 countries worldwide. More than one third of our student body identifies as Hispanic/Latino and more than half of our student body identifies as first-generation college students. As an HSI, Dalton State administers a Title V and Title III HSI STEM Grant program for developing institutions serving Hispanic populations. Dalton State is committed to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting with operations of the Student Success and Advising Center and providing academic advising services to Dalton State College students.

A complete application must include (1) Cover letter (2) Resume (3) List of three professional references

Review of applications will begin May 28, 2024; open until filled.

Annual salary Range $41,725 to $54,243 based on education and experience.

We offer:

Healthcare options

Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)

Tuition assistance

$100 Well-being rewards

13 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Winter break (December Holidays)

Responsibilities

Manages programs and services of the Student Success and Advising Center – 35%
– Oversees the development and promotion of advising programming of the Center.
– Assists in the new advisor training and promotes professional development of Center staff.
– Maintains campus information on advising procedures including annual update of guided pathways, advising tools and advising website.
– Develops programming specific to special student populations based on advisor interest and/or Center need.

Provides academic monitoring and coaching – 40%
– Advises students on appropriate course selection towards graduation requirements.
– Counsels students on all relevant areas such DSC policies and procedures, major selection, standards for scholastic achievement, transferability of coursework.
– Coach students, especially those at-risk, on goal setting, academic success skills, and utilizing appropriate academic resources.
– Utilizes degree audits for advisees.
– Maintains and documents regular contact with advisees.
– Participates in various college academic success initiatives.

Supports campus activities – 15%
– Participates in new student orientation and registration activities.
– Serves on campus committees that are associated with academic advising and student success.
– Assists director with various projects and initiatives assigned.

Assists with Institutional Effectiveness – 5%
– Assists director with reporting on academic advising and other student success indicators.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
– Baccalaureate degree.

Other Required Qualifications
– Two years of work experience with academic advising and/or related experience.
– Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and assessment skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
– Master’s degree preferred.
– Knowledge and demonstration of advising and student development theory.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
– Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
– Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
– Knowledge of issues and trends related to special student populations.
– Knowledge of college registration procedures.
– Knowledge of academic advising principles and practices.

SKILLS
– Skill in decision making and problem solving.
– Skill in the completion of a variety of reports.
– Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dalton State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Dalton State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact Dalton State College’s Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.