What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Advising and Retention position at Lamar Institute of Technology?
SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Manager of Academic Advising and Retention’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and evaluating academic advising professionals. The position will oversee and direct both the academic advising department, its processes, and its advisors. Works closely with academic advisors, department chairs, faculty advisors, and enrollment specialists to ensure that a proactive and high-quality approach is taken with all students advising needs. This position will be responsible for delegating tasks within Starfish targeted to boost retention and completion rates. This position reports directly to the AVP of Student Services, and is an exempt level position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for daily operations of the academic advising office.
- Supervise academic advising staff.
- Utilize Starfish with caseload management and retention.
- Oversee compliance with American Disabilities Act.
- Plan and coordinate administrative activities of the academic advising department.
- Design administer, coordinate, and assess programs.
- Recommend and enforce Lamar Institute of Technology’s (LIT) standards and policies.
- Serve as subject matter expert in applicable field and provide guidance to advising staff on complex situations as needed.
- Serve as a content area specialist and liaison to other university departments and external constituents.
- Recommends and participates in the development of LIT’s policies and procedures; may serve on college planning and policy-making committees.
- Identify and disseminate information regarding careers and academic pathways.
- Develop and implement advising goals and strategies that align with the strategic goals and mission of the academic unit, college, and university.
- Engage in special projects and initiatives to increase and enhance services to students, faculty, and staff.
- Support the development and implementation of assessment measures and collects and analyzes student data to measure outcomes.
- Work with colleagues responsible for developing programs and procedures to secure mandated outcomes.
- Offer exceptional customer service in a student-centered, professional environment at all times.
- Perform related duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the Recruitment goals within the scope of responsibility.
- Upholds and agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local requirements pertaining to the security, confidentiality, and privacy of information maintained by institution, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Evenings and weekends may be required.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
- Three years of related work experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Beaumont, TX 77705 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000
