Temple University Hiring for Director of the Academic Advising Center at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Full Time

Reference #: 22004169
Description
This Position is in JAPAN.
The director of the Academic Advising Center at the Japan campus of Temple University is an administrative position that plays a critical role in the undergraduate education mission of TUJ. The director is tasked with refining an academic advising system for undergraduate students that proactively engages students and facilitates their success. The successful candidate will prioritize students, uphold academic standards, supervise all members of the academic advising staff, and maintain efficient operating procedures, including ensuring appropriate use of technology, ongoing staff training, and the delivery of optimal services to students.
Appointment at the rank of Assistant Dean for Student Success and Academic Advising is possible for candidates with appropriate qualifications, experience, and interest in a broader portfolio. Performs other duties as assigned.
Established in 1982, the Japan campus of Temple University (TUJ) is a full-service branch campus that educates over 3,500 students from nearly 60 countries in English in its undergraduate programs, graduate programs (law, business, graduate education) and non-degree programs (continuing education and corporate education). TUJ is the oldest and largest branch campus of a foreign university in Japan. More information about TUJ is available at www.tuj.ac.jp. TUJ’s strategic priorities and key objectives are accessible here. TUJ is expanding, financially healthy, and has just hired five new full-time faculty lines for 2022, with additional lines planned for 2023.
TUJ offers undergraduate programs to a broad mix of over 1,800 Japanese and non-Japanese degree-seeking students who will earn their degrees from Temple University through the Japan campus. Every semester, additional students from Temple’s main campus and other universities converge on the TUJ campus for a short-term study abroad experience.
In one of the most dynamic cities in the world, TUJ offers ten full undergraduate majors ranging from art to international business to psychological studies. Graduates earn degrees from their Philadelphia Main Campus colleges and departments supported by TUJ’s local team of faculty and staff. TUJ is international, with 37 full-time faculty joined by experienced administrators and many part-time adjunct faculty from the professions, business, and the arts. TUJ holds classes in the fall and spring semesters (15 weeks) and over a well-enrolled 10-week summer semester.
Required Education & Experience:
Master’s degree and at least four years of experience in academic advising or a related area in a higher
education setting providing guidance and direct services to students. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills & Abilities:
* Significant experience with the use of technology, superior organizational skills, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and a documented ability to lead and be part of a student services team
* Excellent communication skills in English
* Knowledge of research-based best practices for student success
* Innovative and student-focused mindset
Preferred:
* PhD or other terminal degree
* Three years of supervisory experience
* Teaching experience and ability to teach courses on student success or in one of TUJ’s academic areas
* Evidence of collaboration with external academic support services, student affairs, and academic affairs

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
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Primary Location:Location OUTSIDE of PA

Job:Staff
Schedule:Full-time
Shift:Day Job
Employee Status:Regular

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