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Texas State University
Assistant Director – Fine Arts and Communication Advising
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Texas State University is hiring an Assistant Director – Fine Arts and Communication Advising to provide leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight for an academic advising center. The role supervises and develops professional advising staff and supports holistic, proactive, student-centered advising from onboarding through graduation. It reports to the Director.
Highlights
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate Academic Advisor I's and II's
- Train and onboard new advisors alongside the Program Specialist
- Coordinate daily operations of the advising center, including caseloads and student flow
- Monitor advising workflows for timely, accurate student support
- Support holistic advising models and interventions for at-risk student populations
- Work with campus partners to address barriers to retention and completion
- Requires a bachelor's degree and 6 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience, including supervision or leadership
- Monthly salary of $5,021
Assistant Director – Fine Arts and Communication Advising Full Description
Posting Information
Posting/Functional Title: Assistant Director – Fine Arts and Communication Advising
University Pay Plan Title: Asst Dir, Academic Advising
Location: San Marcos
Department: AA-Fine Arts & Comm
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $5,021.00
Job Category: Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. | Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 6 – 7 years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience.
Other At least one year of demonstrated commitment to academic success and student-centered service. Expert proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, and/or productivity software.
Preferred Qualifications: Education Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and 4 – 5 years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience. Doctoral degree in any field and 3 – 4 years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience. Other Experience supervising professional staff. Experience managing advising operations and service delivery. Experience leading advisor onboarding, coaching, and professional development. Experience managing advising communications and outreach strategies. Experience implementing organizational improvements and operational efficiencies.
Job Description: At Texas State University, we believe academic advising is more than choosing classes. Academic advising is a collaborative, ongoing relationship that supports students as they explore their path, clarify their goals, navigate challenges, and prepare for their future.
The Assistant Director of Academic Advising provides leadership, mentorship, management, and operational oversight for an academic advising center, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, holistic, proactive, and student-centered advising services that support academic success from onboarding through graduation. Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director supervises and develops professional advising staff, oversees daily advising operations, and works collaboratively with campus partners to advance academic success, persistence, retention, and degree completion goals.
Job Duties: Leadership and Supervision Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for Academic Advisor I’s and II’s. Train and onboard new advisors in collaboration with the Program Specialist, Advising Recruitment and Training Initiatives to ensure consistency in advising philosophy, policies, and practices. Conduct regular staff evaluations and support the advising profession through ongoing development and training. Foster a collaborative, supportive, and accountability-driven advising team culture.
Advising Operations Management Coordinate daily operations of the academic advising center. Ensure efficient student flow, caseload distribution, and service delivery. Monitor advising workflows to ensure timely and accurate student support. Support implementation of advising policies, procedures, and institutional initiatives.
Academic Success and Advising Practice Support the implementation of holistic and proactive advising models that address academic, personal, and career development needs. Assist in the development and refinement of advising interventions for at-risk or high-need student populations. Collaborate with campus partners to address student barriers to retention and completion. Ensure advising practices are student-centered, congruent, and anticipatory.
Strategic Planning and Assessment Assist the Director in developing and executing strategic goals for the advising center. Contribute to assessment efforts including data collection, reporting, and analysis of academic success outcomes. Use data to inform continuous improvement in advising practices and student support strategies. Support accreditation, program review, and institutional reporting processes. Collaboration and Campus Engagement Work closely with academic departments, faculty, and student support services to enhance advising effectiveness. Represent the advising unit on campus committees, task forces, and working groups as assigned. Promote a culture of shared responsibility for academic success across the institution. Collaborate with the Program Manager, Strategic Advising Initiatives & Operations Technology and Systems Support the effective use of advising and student information systems for tracking, reporting, and student engagement. Ensure advisors are trained and competent in the use of institutional platforms and tools. Assist in the development of technological solutions that enhance advising efficiency and student access.
Additional Information to Applicants: You will be required to attach: Resume/CV A grammatically correct, well-written cover letter specifically addressing how your qualifications meet each of the qualifications listed in this posting One letter of recommendation
Job Open Date: 10/12/2026
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight): 10/28/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM
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