Senior Assistant Director Student Support Services - College of Health Sciences

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Senior Assistant Director Student Support Services

College of Health Sciences

University of Missouri - Columbia

Job Description

The Senior Assistant Director of Student Support Services (working title: Sr. Assistant Director of Advising) provides leadership and oversight of academic advising services across all undergraduate programs in the College of Health Sciences. This position directs advising operations, supervises the academic advising team, and collaborates with academic and student support units to promote student success, retention, and timely degree completion. The Director ensures the consistent implementation of academic policies and procedures and supports College-wide initiatives related to undergraduate education and student experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Directs academic advising for CHS and supervises academic advisors.
• Facilitates student success and retention efforts implemented by the advising team.
• Coordinates academic actions and provides support and guidance to CHS faculty on student matters.
• Oversees and advocates for advising components of new academic initiatives (e.g., distance education growth and transfer student initiatives).
• Collaborates on student success initiatives with the Recruitment Coordinator, Career Services Coordinator, Student Access and Scholarship Initiatives Coordinator, and others, facilitating productive working relationships between them and the advising team.
• Ensures representation of CHS in campus-wide initiatives that have a direct impact on students’ academic experiences and the functions of CHS advising. Serves as a member of the Dean’s Senior Staff and Student Affairs Committee.
• Engages the advising team in professional development activities.
• Maintains a limited ongoing advising caseload and engages in additional advising as needed.
• Collaborates with leaders of undergraduate programs to facilitate planning for current and future course needs.
• Collaborates with CHS Events staff to coordinate commencement ceremonies and ensure advisor staffing.

Shift

Monday – Friday

8:00am – 5:00pm

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, education, or a closely related field.
• Experience in academic advising, student services, or undergraduate student support in a higher education setting.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and evaluating professional staff, including supporting professional development and managing team performance.
• Demonstrated experience leading academic advising operations, developing advising procedures, and implementing improvements to advising services.
• Knowledge of university academic policies, degree requirements, curricular processes, and academic actions, including probation and dismissal.
• Experience developing or implementing initiatives that support undergraduate student success, retention, and timely degree completion.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, academic program leaders, and campus partners to advance institutional priorities.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using student information systems, academic advising technologies, and student data to support advising operations and informed decision-making.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,944 - $77,000

Grade: GGS 011

University Title: Senior Assistant Director Student Support Services

Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Completed online application, cover letter, and resume are required.

Applications must be submitted on-line through the University of Missouri website: (search for Job Opening 61611).

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed until well-qualified applicants are identified to advance to the interview process.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Information

At the Mizzou College of Health Sciences , we work every day to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

As the home of the most popular major on campus, we teach Mizzou students who care about health and are dedicated to serving others. In addition to learning in the classroom, our students spend more than 80,150 hours helping patients every year.

Our faculty are driven to solve real-world problems. They lead the way by conducting research that has power and purpose. From expanding the use of technology in health care to improving mental health and learning in schools, we are discovering ways to make life better for everyone.

Through clinics and community outreach programs, we provide vital services to members of our community and training for our students. We are proud to serve Missourians today while preparing the workforce of tomorrow.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.