Director of Advising and Counseling
Job Description
Full job description
Posting Number:
201101383P
Job Title:
Director of Advising and Counseling
Location:
Unassigned or Multiple Locations
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full Time
Pay Rate:
Minimum of $71,622 per year. Salary will be determined based upon education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.
Position Type:
Administrator
Department:
Student Development Services
Job Summary:
Do you like to motivate others to succeed? Are you a strategic, organized, and detail-oriented person who enjoys problem solving? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal job opportunity for you.
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About the Opportunity
Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a Director of Advising and Counseling to oversee the day-to-day operational and logistical needs of career advising, guided pathway advising, and counseling including budget, communication, student complaints and concerns, and scheduling at all campuses.
The individual in this role will collaborate and partner with faculty, staff, and administrators to create, maintain, and/or improve student goals and outcomes. This person will also lead and represent student advising and counseling on internal and external committees, and through partnerships, to facilitate student success.
The individual in this role will collaborate and partner with faculty, staff, and administrators to create, maintain, and/or improve student goals and outcomes. This person will also lead and represent student advising and counseling on internal and external committees, and through partnerships, to facilitate student success.
Additional responsibilities of this position include:
- Provide recommendations relating to advising and counseling for visioning and strategic planning to the Associate Vice President for Student Development Services/Special Assistant to the Provost.
- Research and advocate for new processes and/or technology that will improve the academic experience for students as well as efficiencies for staff.
- Recommend hire, orient, train, and evaluate departmental employees.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to monitor and coordinate staff development and training programs for assigned staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of six years of related experience and prior supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Physical Demands:
No specific physical demands identified.
Work Hours:
40 hours, Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. Must be available to work one evening during the week and an occasional weekend.
Posting Date
12/17/2024
Closing Date:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online at: jobs.kvcc.edu.
This position will remain posted until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 5, 2025.
This position will remain posted until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 5, 2025.
EEO Statement
As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.
Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.
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