Senior Director of Undergraduate Advising
Opt For Healthy Living, Turlock, California, United States, 95382
Senior Director of Undergraduate Advising
Job no:
554644 Work type:
Management (MPP) Location:
Stanislaus - Turlock Categories:
MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in person at business location)
Responsibilities
Provide long-range vision and strategic leadership for a centralized, 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, including historically underserved and at‑risk students.
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 multiple advising and student success units, including the Advising & Success Center, Graduation Advisors & Evaluator, and the Director of Student Support Systems.
Establish and enforce campus-wide standards for advisor caseload management, student outreach, appointment practices, and advising documentation to ensure consistency, compliance, and effectiveness across units.
Oversee the strategic, campus-wide use of advising technologies and student success platforms (e.g., EAB Navigate, Degree Audit tools, PeopleSoft) that support predictive analytics and advising optimization.
Analyze advising, persistence, retention, and graduation data to inform program enhancements and recommend policy or procedural changes with institutional impact.
Manage assessment of advising services, identifying trends, inequities, and opportunities for systemic improvement across advising units.
Coordinate with Institutional Research and Information Technology to design and implement dashboards and data tools that support advising effectiveness and degree progress monitoring.
Collaborate with deans, department chairs, and faculty advisors to ensure consistency in advising practices aligned with curricular pathways and degree requirements.
Partner with Student Affairs, basic needs programs, and student support units to integrate academic advising within a holistic student support model.
Represent advising on campus committees and initiatives focused on student success, retention, persistence, and equity.
Ensure academic advising practices comply with CSU policies, campus academic regulations, FERPA, and degree completion standards.
Contribute to the development and administration of academic policies related to change of major, academic standing, appeals, petitions, and graduation requirements.
Collaborate with the Registrar and Enrollment Services to implement academic policies, align catalog requirements, and maintain effective degree progress workflows.
Manage budgets, staffing structures, and operational priorities for all supervised advising and student success units.
May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
Other duties as assigned.
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 functional leadership experience with enterprise advising technologies (e.g., EAB Navigate, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Degree Audit/DARS).
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.
Experience leading or co‑leading a major advising redesign or student success initiative with cross‑divisional collaboration.
Working knowledge of CSU academic policies or enrollment management practices, demonstrated through prior administrative roles or committee service.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Demonstrated leadership in designing, implementing, or managing academic advising programs or campus-wide student success initiatives, consistent with expectations described across CSU and national roles.
Experience working effectively with faculty, deans, and academic departments in a shared governance environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and implement institution-wide initiatives.
Strong commitment to equity‑minded advising and closing equity gaps.
Special Conditions:
Position may be required to travel.
Salary Anticipated starting salary will be $10,632 – $13,467 per month plus excellent paid benefits.
Benefits As a member of the 23‑campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes: outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.
How to Apply To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and résumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
Application Deadline OPEN UNTIL FILLED; Screening to begin on or after February 16, 2026. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)
Criminal Background Clearance Notice Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Advertised: Jan 30 2026 Pacific Standard Time Applications close:
The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
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554644 Work type:
Management (MPP) Location:
Stanislaus - Turlock Categories:
MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in person at business location)
Responsibilities
Provide long-range vision and strategic leadership for a centralized, 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, including historically underserved and at‑risk students.
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 multiple advising and student success units, including the Advising & Success Center, Graduation Advisors & Evaluator, and the Director of Student Support Systems.
Establish and enforce campus-wide standards for advisor caseload management, student outreach, appointment practices, and advising documentation to ensure consistency, compliance, and effectiveness across units.
Oversee the strategic, campus-wide use of advising technologies and student success platforms (e.g., EAB Navigate, Degree Audit tools, PeopleSoft) that support predictive analytics and advising optimization.
Analyze advising, persistence, retention, and graduation data to inform program enhancements and recommend policy or procedural changes with institutional impact.
Manage assessment of advising services, identifying trends, inequities, and opportunities for systemic improvement across advising units.
Coordinate with Institutional Research and Information Technology to design and implement dashboards and data tools that support advising effectiveness and degree progress monitoring.
Collaborate with deans, department chairs, and faculty advisors to ensure consistency in advising practices aligned with curricular pathways and degree requirements.
Partner with Student Affairs, basic needs programs, and student support units to integrate academic advising within a holistic student support model.
Represent advising on campus committees and initiatives focused on student success, retention, persistence, and equity.
Ensure academic advising practices comply with CSU policies, campus academic regulations, FERPA, and degree completion standards.
Contribute to the development and administration of academic policies related to change of major, academic standing, appeals, petitions, and graduation requirements.
Collaborate with the Registrar and Enrollment Services to implement academic policies, align catalog requirements, and maintain effective degree progress workflows.
Manage budgets, staffing structures, and operational priorities for all supervised advising and student success units.
May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
Other duties as assigned.
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 functional leadership experience with enterprise advising technologies (e.g., EAB Navigate, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Degree Audit/DARS).
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.
Experience leading or co‑leading a major advising redesign or student success initiative with cross‑divisional collaboration.
Working knowledge of CSU academic policies or enrollment management practices, demonstrated through prior administrative roles or committee service.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Demonstrated leadership in designing, implementing, or managing academic advising programs or campus-wide student success initiatives, consistent with expectations described across CSU and national roles.
Experience working effectively with faculty, deans, and academic departments in a shared governance environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and implement institution-wide initiatives.
Strong commitment to equity‑minded advising and closing equity gaps.
Special Conditions:
Position may be required to travel.
Salary Anticipated starting salary will be $10,632 – $13,467 per month plus excellent paid benefits.
Benefits As a member of the 23‑campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes: outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.
How to Apply To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and résumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
Application Deadline OPEN UNTIL FILLED; Screening to begin on or after February 16, 2026. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)
Criminal Background Clearance Notice Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Advertised: Jan 30 2026 Pacific Standard Time Applications close:
The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
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