Executive Director for University Advising

🇺🇸 Athens, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $81K - $138K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ May 11th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring an Executive Director for University Advising. This role provides vision, leadership, and strategic planning to develop and maintain a comprehensive advising system that supports student academic success and career readiness across the institution. The Executive Director manages a team of advisors, oversees advising processes, and collaborates with academic units to integrate faculty mentorship and student success initiatives.

Highlights

Lead a holistic advising system linking academic planning with career exploration and skill development.
Manage over 60 success advisors embedded in academic colleges, regional campuses, and OHIO Online.
Oversee the Allen Center Provides with 3 professional staff reporting directly.
Support academic units in integrating faculty mentorship as part of advising and student success.
Responsible for strategic planning, budget management, and staff supervision.
Requires a Master’s degree, 10+ years professional experience, and 7+ years supervisory experience; Doctoral degree preferred.
Position is full-time, exempt, administrative appointment with a pay range of $80,593 to $138,208.
Offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, and educational benefits.
Requires significant collaboration with senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders.
Position is open only to current Ohio University employees and involves primarily desk-based work with occasional travel and on-campus presence.