Director of Academic Advising

Job overview

The Director of Academic Advising role is onsite in Denton, TX. Compensation is not specified; the posting says salary is commensurate with experience. The role supports undergraduate advising and retention at the G. Brint Ryan College of Business, which serves nearly 9,000 students. The director sets priorities and performance goals, leads advising staff, develops advising and retention practices and policies, oversees advising operations, and manages resources. The work aligns college-wide advising and retention with the college’s and university’s strategic priorities and supports student academic success.

What you'll do

• Set and communicate advising and retention priorities
• establish performance objectives and metrics
• identify and implement best practices
• lead, mentor, and supervise advising staff
• develop and maintain policies and procedures
• manage advising resources and hiring
• oversee appointment scheduling, orientation, and new-hire training
• participate in special projects tied to strategic initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of academic advising

denton tx

university of north texas system

g. brint ryan college of business

undergraduate advising

student retention

higher education

staff leadership

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• TRS retirement eligibility
• benefits information is available through the university.

Why this role

Master’s degree and four years of relevant experience required; schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional nights and weekends.

About the employer

University of North Texas System is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.