Assistant Director – Advising & Student Success Center

WVU Online

. Provide direct academic advising to all ECAS undergraduate students and students in select Eberly majors .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising, student success strategies, and data analysis to enhance student satisfaction and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead and develop advising teams while maintaining compliance with university policies and fostering relationships with diverse populations.

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Master's DegreeAcademic Advising ExperienceData Analysis SkillsSupervisory ExperienceCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Academic AdvisingData Gathering TechniquesFinancial Aid ComplianceCurriculum KnowledgeProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingEthical PracticeConflict ResolutionPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

BannerNavigateDegreeWorksARGOS

Industry Keywords

Student SuccessHigher EducationAdvising Center OperationsDiversity and InclusionNACADA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct academic advising to all ECAS undergraduate students and students in select Eberly majors
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Eberly Advising Center serving approximately 4,100 students across 32 programs and approximately 25 professional advisors
Lead advisor training, professional development, and assessment efforts
Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex student, curricular, and departmental issues
Supervise Advising Team Leads and plan, direct, and supervise their work
Maintain relationships with academic departments and student support offices
Represent the center on university-level committees related to advising
Lead and develop assessment of academic advising, efficacy, and student satisfaction
Analyze and communicate student satisfaction survey results
Organize and structure the academic suspension process
Teach First Year Seminar as needed
Lead the Eberly Advisory Board for Academic Advising
Oversee transient coursework requests and approvals while adhering to catalog policies
Develop and run the Eberly Advising Center Navigate Kiosk to track and triage student traffic
Mine and analyze data reports to support the Director
Participate in college-level recruitment and New Student Orientation academic sessions
Develop a communication strategy for the advising center
Communicate curricular updates throughout the advising community at WVU
Serve as liaison with academic department chairs and undergraduate directors
Enforce center standard operating procedures
Train incoming advisors
Serve as first point of contact for student support offices
Coordinate lead advisor involvement in academic departments/programs
Lead the Advising Center’s central chat
Hold regular staff meetings
Support engagement with professional organizations such as NACADA
Partner with Career Development to identify experiential learning and professional development opportunities
Collaborate with the Director and Assistant Dean to ensure advising teams have needed information and resources
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean or Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree
A minimum of five (5) years of experience involving academic advising and student success in higher education
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment
Knowledge of financial aid compliance, athletics, academic forgiveness policies, etc.
Ability to manage various objectives, projects, and groups
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively in controversial or adversarial situations
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and initiate work accordingly
Ability to supervise a staff of 4 to 6 advisors
Ability to learn complex and varied curriculum
Ability to work with diverse populations in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to comprehend and apply West Virginia University rules and policies for undergraduate students
Ability to learn to work with Banner, Navigate, DegreeWorks, ARGOS, and other data reporting systems
High level of ethics and integrity
Ability to generate productive relationships with internal and external partners
Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques and processes
Ethical practice and evidence-based approaches
Preferred: Managing undergraduate programs
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Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service
18 sick days per year
Health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
Wellness programs
Work-life balance
Collaborative atmosphere