Assistant Director of First Year Advising & Retention

Georgia Southern University
United States, Georgia, Statesboro
Mar 26, 2025
Assistant Director of First Year Advising & Retention Job ID: 283607 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Location Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA Department Information Center for Advising, Retention, and Completion Job Summary As the Assistant Director of First Year Advising & Retention for the Center for Advising, Retention, and Completion (CARC) at Georgia Southern, you will lead initiatives to strengthen advising practices and retention strategies for first-year students. You will develop, train, and assess department-level advising practices at SOAR, and coordinate first-year retention and re-enrollment strategies to support student success. You will oversee first-year course advisement practices in Math and English, including learning support, and ensure smooth collaboration between admissions and academic partners to provide a seamless experience from admission to enrollment. Additionally, you will coordinate department participation in recruiting and admissions events to attract and support incoming students. In this role, you will supervise up to two coordinators, specialize in aligning academic curricula with advising practices, and collaborate with Assistant and Associate Directors on departmental projects to enhance advising operations and improve student outcomes. The Assistant Director of First Year Advising & Retention consistently exhibits service, collaboration, and excellence as championed by the Division of Enrollment, Marketing and Student Success . Responsibilities Develop, train, and assess department level advising practices at SOAR Coordinate department participation in recruiting and admissions events Liaise with Admissions and Academic partners for smooth student experience from admission to enrollment Oversee first year course advisement practices in Math and English, including learning support Supervise and support up to two coordinators Specialize in academic curriculum aligning with team of coordinators Collaborate with Assistant and Associate Directors on departmental projects and operations Coordinate first-year retention strategy Coordinate first-year re-enrollment strategy Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Masters degree, to be completed prior to the date of hire Required Experience Five (5) years of advising/retention experience in a higher education setting Two or more (2+) years of leadership, supervisory, or human resources experience Two or more years (2+) experience: working with first-year advising, orientation programming, student retention Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience One or more (1+) years experience in advising or assessment Project management experience Program development experience Budget management experience Proposed Salary $64,000 This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis. Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover Letter Two (2) Professional References Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position KNOWLEDGE Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills Apply Before Date April 11, 2025 Application review may begin on March 26, 2025. Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu. 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 background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University 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. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947. Other Information Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Work generally performed in an office environment Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours Occasional travel may be required Background Check Position of Trust + Education To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=283607&PostingSeq=1 jeid-7f19932440fa594db8ad8af53efa0d73