Academic Advising Director jobs in Saint Paul, MN

• Exercise supervisory authority so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered and employees under their jurisdiction will effectively perform assigned job duties to achieve the annual objectives of the section.

• Provides leadership for Academic Advising initiatives and programming.

• Leads continuous quality improvement initiatives for Academic Advising to align with and support strategic planning for the university program.

• Provides essential services of and participation by Academic Advising in university-wide endeavors, such as the Student Success Council, the Academic and Student Affairs Executive Committee, the Leadership Assembly, Strategic Enrollment Management goals, Student Orientation, and ad hoc task forces or work groups.

• Serves as the budget officer for the Department of Academic Advising, with oversight over all budgetary matters.

• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the Academic Advising program and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

Physical Requirements of the Job:
Light: Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or transporting light objects frequently. The position may require movement throughout building(s) to a significant degree.

Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metro State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 67 out of 1550 in 2021). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan with a theme of “Building a Resilient, Student Ready University.”

Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety

Salary Range: $75,126-$108,221/year (Based on experience & qualifications)

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