Description

Hudson County Community College

Senior Assistant Director, Advising Training & Staff Development
Jersey City, NJ
Salary Grade: 114

"Hudson is Home"

"Hudson is Home" is about our people. Hudson County Community College truly cares about our faculty, staff, students and community. At HCCC, you will be respected, supported, and valued! Our caring, collaborative, and diverse culture is what defines us and together we can and will achieve our dreams!

Our Perks

HCCC provides full-time employees with a strong, comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and up to $9,000 per year invested in your professional development. Additionally, we also offer employee assistance programs, flexibles spending accounts, flexible hybrid schedules (depending on the position), employee discount marketplace, auto and home insurance discounts and more.

About This Role
The College is looking for a Senior Assistant Director within the Colleges Office of Advisement, focusing on ongoing advisement curriculum and staff development. This role will support the provision of academic counseling and student support within a large, two-campus community college.

The Senior Assistant Director will hold responsibilities including but not limited to: supervising academic counselors, reporting and providing office representation where needed, and managing a student caseload. The Senior Assistant Director(s) promote student success in support of and in accordance with the Colleges mission statement, program policies and procedures, and established goals and objectives of Student Affairs and Enrollment.
What you would be doing in this role:

• Advising Training and Staff Development
  • Develop and enhance an advisement curriculum, in collaboration with departmental l eadership, to provide comprehensive and structured guidance to students, addressing their academic, career, and personal development needs.
  • Serve as the manager and organizer of specialty area knowledge, consolidating resources and expertise in a centralized location for easy accessibility.
  • Develop and coordinate training, support, and professional development opportunities for team members, including but not limited to onboarding, workshops, seminars, and collaborative learning opportunities.
  • Identify opportunities for strategic, automated actions and interventions across the student lifespan and student populations at the College, including but not limited to implementation of EAB Journeys in collaboration with the Senior Assistant Director of Program Operations & Development.
• Academic Counseling
  • Provide students with academic advising, major exploration, transfer opportunities, educational programming, and course registration assistance through monthly meetings and consistent communication.
  • Assist incoming students with transition to the College by engaging in conversations about time management, study skills and test taking strategies.
  • Maintain documentation, data, and reports across various platforms to inform college personnel of student success and retention rates.
  • Integrate data-informed decision-making and evidence-based practices into daily work.
  • Create and manage progress reports from faculty by informing students of their academic progress and providing recommendations to improve.
  • Provide resources, referrals, and information to assist students in navigating the college.
  • Participate in college committees and events to increase visibility for the program, gain knowledge, and build partnerships across the College.
• Office Leadership
  • Provide administrative supervision to academic counselors and/or other staff (e.g., part-time advisors, student workers and/or student services assistants) on campus
  • Contribute to office and area-wide reporting
  • Represent the Office of Advisement and/or Hudson Scholars program internally and externally, as needed.
  • Provide oversight to office workgroup(s) and report out on progress and goal attainment
  • Provide regular updates to the Associate Dean of Advisement and team regarding established goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What youll need to succeed: (Required qualifications)

• Instructional Skills : This role will, in part, be focused on coaching and developing academic counselors and advisors. Understanding how to approach andragogical learning and developing learning objectives for both staff and students will be beneficial in this role.
• Clear Communication Style: Superior verbal and written communication skills are required. This role will be collaborating across HCCC offices, so professional communication is a necessity.
• Masters degree : Required in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• Experience: Two to four years of post-masters experience in academic counseling, advising and/or direct, relational support of undergraduate students.
• Technology Skills : Proficient in various computer software programs and SaaS including Microsoft Office suite, Airtable, EAB Navigate, Ellucian Colleague, Canvas and similar higher education platforms.
• Relational skills : Relationship building is a central part of the role, so strong interpersonal and active listening skills are essential. It is important that you balance having a supportive ear with the ability to identify needs, so students and staff are able to realize their personal and educational goals.
• Creativity: A penchant for out of the box thinking and creative problem-solving will be an asset in this role.
• Additional Skills: Collaboration, flexibility, innovation, strategic thinking, and a positive attitude.

What will make you stand out as a candidate: (Preferred qualifications)

• Bi-lingual preferred : Our College has a linguistically diverse student population, so while not required, Spanish and Arabic language skills are a priority.
• Prior teaching and/or training experience: Youve had some experience teaching or training others in prior roles. This position is designed to help bring consistency to our practices in the Office of Advisement and help ground our work in best practices, including but not limited to, college student development, academic advising theory, and research-based strategies centered around the success of diverse student populations.

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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