Director of CLAS Advising and Recruitment

Overview

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Undergraduate Programs is the central hub for supporting students and instructors through academic advising, student retention and recruitment activities, and services related to academic policies and curriculum (majors, minors, certificates and the general education program). The Director for CLAS Advising and Recruitment will report to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and will lead a team of more than 30 professional academic advising staff and a small team of collegiate recruitment staff who work closely with the Office of Admissions. The CLAS Academic Advising and Recruitment teams work with all CLAS academic programs and departments to help students learn about and select programs of study and to support them as they progress through their academic programs and toward graduation. This role will provide strategic leadership for the academic advising and recruitment teams, including setting goals, standards, and assessment procedures for the work of the teams, and will oversee strategic planning, priority setting and budgeting. The director will represent CLAS on institutional committees and partner with campus offices such as the Academic Advising Center, the Office of Admissions, and the Office of Student Learning. The Director will supervise two Associate Directors of Advising and the CLAS Admissions Manager and will be part of the CLAS UP leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and administrative oversight for academic advising and recruitment within the CLAS Advising and Recruitment teams and for CLAS Undergraduate Programs (UP).
• Collaborate closely with departmental partners on advising and recruitment activities across CLAS units.
• Provide strategic direction and administrative oversight for CLAS Advising and Recruitment initiatives related to student recruitment, academic development, and success.
• Develop and assess goals and outcomes for CLAS Advising and Recruitment teams to evaluate potential changes to programs and programming.
• Provide input and recommendations to the college regarding academic programs, curricular changes, policy and procedural changes, and initiatives that support student progress and success.
• Advocate for students, advisors, and advising within and across institutional structures.
• Oversee and direct the CLAS Recruitment team to ensure programming aligns with the Office of Admissions.
• Direct the design, delivery, and evaluation of recruitment and retention programs.
• Provide strategic direction for staffing and professional development of the CLAS Advising and Recruitment teams.
• Provide supervision for the two Associate Directors of Advising and the Admissions Manager.
• Provide leadership and administrative oversight for the operations of the CLAS Advising and Recruitment Teams.
• Develop and promote a shared vision that guides short- and long-term planning and positions the unit for ongoing changes in cultural, political, and technological landscapes.

For the full job description or questions about this position, please email alejandra-romano-mcclain@uiowa.edu.

Education Required

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Position and Application Details

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission : Resume and Cover Letter.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period ends. Successful candidates will self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested later in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.

For additional questions, contact alejandra-romano-mcclain@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 6A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa. Fringe benefit package includes paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and retirement plan contributions. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here.

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