Senior Director of Undergraduate Advising
California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, California, United States, 95382
Senior Director of Undergraduate Advising
Job no: 554644
Department: Strat Plan, Enroll, Mgmt, Innovat
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Summary Full-time position under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) available on or after March 16, 2026 for Student Records. The Senior Director of Undergraduate Advising is responsible for institution-wide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for undergraduate academic advising and integrated student success initiatives. The incumbent is responsible for achieving the University's goals for student retention, persistence, timely graduation, and equitable educational outcomes, and serves as a key member of the Enrollment Management leadership team.
Job Duties
Provide long‑range vision and strategic leadership for a campus‑wide undergraduate academic advising system aligned with national best practices and institutional priorities.
Develop and administer campus‑wide advising standards, policies, and procedures in alignment with CSU system requirements and University goals.
Lead the design and implementation of an equity‑minded advising framework addressing the needs of diverse and high‑impact student populations.
Serve as the principal advising leader within Enrollment Management, collaborating with the Registrar and academic partners on degree progress, academic standing, and graduation processes.
Provide executive leadership, supervision, and performance management for the Advising & Success Center (ASC), Graduation Advisors and Evaluator, and the Director of Student Support Systems.
Ensure delivery of high‑quality advising services across all undergraduate student cohorts by establishing expectations for training, onboarding, coaching, and continuous professional development.
Oversee the strategic, campus‑wide use of advising technologies and student success platforms (e.g., EAB Navigate, Degree Audit tools, PeopleSoft).
Analyze advising, persistence, retention, and graduation data to inform program enhancements and recommend policy or procedural changes with institutional impact.
Coordinate with Institutional Research and Information Technology to design and implement dashboards and data tools that support advising effectiveness and degree progress monitoring.
Manage budgets, staffing structures, and operational priorities for all supervised advising and student success units.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in higher education administration, counseling, student affairs, business/public administration, or a related field.
Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in academic advising, student success, or enrollment management roles, including five years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the California State University system or a comparable large, public university.
5+ years of experience leading or managing a centralized or hybrid undergraduate advising model serving multiple colleges or academic units.
5+ years of experience supervising professional staff, including oversight of multiple teams or units.
Demonstrated experience using student success data or dashboards to inform advising strategy or program improvement.
How to Apply To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resume. Applications are accepted electronically only. To apply online, click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
Application Deadline Open Until Filled. Screening to begin on or after February 16, 2026.
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Position Summary Full-time position under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) available on or after March 16, 2026 for Student Records. The Senior Director of Undergraduate Advising is responsible for institution-wide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for undergraduate academic advising and integrated student success initiatives. The incumbent is responsible for achieving the University's goals for student retention, persistence, timely graduation, and equitable educational outcomes, and serves as a key member of the Enrollment Management leadership team.
Job Duties
Provide long‑range vision and strategic leadership for a campus‑wide undergraduate academic advising system aligned with national best practices and institutional priorities.
Develop and administer campus‑wide advising standards, policies, and procedures in alignment with CSU system requirements and University goals.
Lead the design and implementation of an equity‑minded advising framework addressing the needs of diverse and high‑impact student populations.
Serve as the principal advising leader within Enrollment Management, collaborating with the Registrar and academic partners on degree progress, academic standing, and graduation processes.
Provide executive leadership, supervision, and performance management for the Advising & Success Center (ASC), Graduation Advisors and Evaluator, and the Director of Student Support Systems.
Ensure delivery of high‑quality advising services across all undergraduate student cohorts by establishing expectations for training, onboarding, coaching, and continuous professional development.
Oversee the strategic, campus‑wide use of advising technologies and student success platforms (e.g., EAB Navigate, Degree Audit tools, PeopleSoft).
Analyze advising, persistence, retention, and graduation data to inform program enhancements and recommend policy or procedural changes with institutional impact.
Coordinate with Institutional Research and Information Technology to design and implement dashboards and data tools that support advising effectiveness and degree progress monitoring.
Manage budgets, staffing structures, and operational priorities for all supervised advising and student success units.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in higher education administration, counseling, student affairs, business/public administration, or a related field.
Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in academic advising, student success, or enrollment management roles, including five years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the California State University system or a comparable large, public university.
5+ years of experience leading or managing a centralized or hybrid undergraduate advising model serving multiple colleges or academic units.
5+ years of experience supervising professional staff, including oversight of multiple teams or units.
Demonstrated experience using student success data or dashboards to inform advising strategy or program improvement.
How to Apply To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resume. Applications are accepted electronically only. To apply online, click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
Application Deadline Open Until Filled. Screening to begin on or after February 16, 2026.
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