Associate Director Of Advising

Associate Director of Advising

Job ID: 301505
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.
With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.
Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Exploratory & Dual Enrollment Advisement

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Advising will help shape the advising landscape at Georgia Southern using data, technology, and advising best practices to understand student needs, implement advising strategies, and support student retention, progression, and graduation initiatives. This position in the Center for Advising, Retention & Completion leads strategic plans and operations for undergraduate advising across the institution in order to facilitate high-quality academic advising, excellent student support, strong campus partnerships, and ongoing staff development. 
Alongside supervisory duties, this position will foster collaboration internally with advising staff and externally with academic departments and student success partners, with a focus on cultivating positive relationships between students and advisors across the university community, ultimately leading to an increased sense of belonging and an improvement in overall retention and graduation rates. 
This role is a vital part of our leadership team and consistently exhibits service, collaboration, and excellence as championed by the Division of Enrollment, Marketing and Student Success.

Responsibilities

- Assist the Director in the logistical, operational, and strategic management of the Center for Advising, Retention and Completion
- Build, maintain, and assess major advising programs and projects in coordination with the CARC Leadership Team
- Collaborate closely with campus partners on departmental, divisional, and institutional initiatives as part of the Comprehensive, Coordinated, and Differentiated Student Success Model
- Assist the Director in departmental budget management, prioritization, and strategic planning
- Directly supervise a team of assistant directors and indirectly supervise a team of coordinators, advisors, administrative assistants, and student workers across the department
- Coordinate annual and semesterly planning to include project management, advising benchmarks, communication strategies, training, professional development, and departmental meetings
- Collaborate with CARC leadership to complete annual and ongoing assessment of advising practices

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
- Master's Degree

Required Experience
- Six or more (6+) years of advising/retention experience in a higher education setting  
- Two or more (2+) years of leadership, supervisory, or human resources experience  
- Two or more (2+) years of experience collaborating with academic partners on the development, revision, and implementation strategies related to curriculum  
- Two or more (2+) years of experience in program development and/or project management related to advising and student success

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
- One or more (1+) years of budget management experience
- Two or more (2+) of team supervisory experience

Proposed Salary

$75,000
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
- Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
- Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
- Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
- Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
- Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relation skills

Apply Before Date

August 5, 2026
Application review may begin as early as July 29, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at mailto:hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email mailto:support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

- Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work generally performed in an office environment.
- Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
- Travel may be required.

Background Check

- Standard + Education

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9716717

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