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 hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.
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