MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR ADVISEMENT SERVICES

GRADE: 17

JOB CODE: 0791

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Plans, directs and implements a comprehensive student development program including but not limited to, assessment and testing, special admissions, advisement and enrollment management.

Scope

This position works in the area of advisement and assessment. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students, high schools, universities, business/industry, community organizations and the general public. Equipment used includes standard office equipment and various computer applications.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Vice President Student Services; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Coordinator Transfer Services, Coordinator Assessment Services, Program Advisor, Office Coordinator, Administrative Secretary and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Directs, plans and evaluates student development; administers special admissions, assessment/testing, academic advisement and enrollment management; ensures compliance with state, federal and district regulations; develops and administers policies pertaining to overall recordkeeping including advisement, assessment and testing, computer processing and statistical information; rules on student eligibility questions for honors, residency and eligibility in specific programs; advises and enforces college policies relating to admissions and records, registration and advisement; prepares and certifies assessment reports for state aid; rules on eligibility for graduation and certificate programs; advises on awarding of credit through transfer, exam, evaluation and by articulation; recommends and enforces standards regarding admissions; prepares reports on instructional data and student enrollment; hires, evaluates, supervises and trains assigned staff; administers budget; interprets and resolves technical and complex issues and problems; maintains liaison with students, faculty and others in resolving student matters; develops and implements training for faculty and staffing areas of academic advising, state/federal guidelines and interpretation of assessment policies; performs transcript evaluation; confers with four‑year institutions regarding information on transfer of credits; maintains compliance with the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act; coordinates the development and implementation of classes, workshops and seminars related to student development; formulates and evaluates goals and objectives of the program; administers college articulation efforts; participates, plans and coordinates student outreach efforts; performs related duties assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: student development; advisement methods; college and district registration and records maintenance procedures; curriculum and transfer of credits; assessment/testing procedures; computer software systems; review and evaluation practices; governmental and specially funded guidelines and regulations applicable to college admissions.

Ability to: manage comprehensive college student services area; organize and manage a college recordkeeping function; coordinate a variety of college staff and departments; manage several projects simultaneously; utilize technology in the delivery of student development programs; determine student needs and translate into recommendations for programs; interpret educational guidelines; advise students; supervise assigned staff; prepare and administer budgets; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in education and/or experience in community college management, student development or student assessment and testing.

Special Conditions of Employment

Position may require extended hours.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.