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Position Title: Assistant Director for Doctoral Research & Academic Advising (Bilingual English and Chinese Mandarin)
Department Name: GGU Worldwide
Position Reports To: Associate Dean of GGU Worldwide
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Salaried
Salary Range: $70,304 to $75,000
Benefits: The University's comprehensive benefits program
Location: San Francisco - Hybrid
Days & Hours: Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Standard work schedule is 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (PST/PDT), may be adjusted. Flexible schedule may require evening and weekend hours.
BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE:
Reporting to the Associate Dean of GGU Worldwide, the Assistant Director for Doctoral Research & Academic Advising (Bilingual English and Chinese Mandarin) provides bilingual leadership and operational oversight of doctoral research and academic advising. The position serves as the primary liaison among doctoral students, faculty, and university departments, ensuring compliance with university policies while providing academic advising to GGU Worldwide students and bilingual (English and Chinese Mandarin) support to Chinese-speaking students and international partners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Research Quality Assurance
- Provide bilingual (English and Mandarin Chinese) academic feedback during DBA and other doctoral dissertation topic presentations, research proposal defenses, and final dissertation defenses.
- Support the review and evaluation of doctoral research proposals, dissertations, and scholarly presentations to promote academic quality and research excellence.
- Participate in doctoral research symposiums, dissertation workshops, and scholarly events.
- Assist with peer reviews for the Journal of International DBA Studies (JIDS) and other scholarly publications.
- Collaborate with academic leadership in the identification, evaluation, and recommendation of qualified dissertation chairs, readers, and committee members.
- Participate in doctoral immersion workshops and academic activities conducted locally and internationally.
Coordinate and oversee dissertation committee formation and administration in collaboration with faculty, academic leadership, and university partners to ensure timely progression from topic proposal through final dissertation approval.
- Monitor doctoral student research progress and provide operational support to facilitate successful dissertation completion.
- Serve on GGU WW IRB committee to ensure students protect the rights, welfare, privacy, and safety of human research participants
- Recommend process improvements that enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of doctoral research administration.
Academic Advising and Student Success
- Lead and support academic advising services for prospective, new, transfer, and continuing students.
- Advise students on degree requirements, academic planning, course selection, transfer pathways, and graduation requirements.
- Guide and assist students with semester-by-semester course registration, ensuring enrollment aligns with degree requirements, academic plans, and program sequencing.
- Monitor student academic progress through degree audits and recommend appropriate interventions to support student success, retention, and timely degree completion.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve advising resources, policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance the overall student experience.
- Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to promote student success, academic achievement, and persistence toward degree completion.
Transfer Credit and Academic Records
- Help evaluate and process transfer credit, prior learning assessments, and articulation agreements in accordance with university policies and accreditation standards.
- Help with student registration, enrollment support, course scheduling coordination, and academic records management.
- Coordinate graduation reviews, degree clearance, transcript services, enrollment verification, and academic certification processes while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of student records.
- Develop and recommend improvements to academic records processes to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
Academic and Partner Support
- Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Admissions, the Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Success, faculty, and other university offices to ensure seamless academic support services.
- Support Vice President for International Affairs with China initiatives and partnerships.
- Analyze advising, enrollment, retention, graduation, and student success data to identify trends and recommend operational and strategic improvements.
- Develop and implement operational initiatives that improve advising services, doctoral program administration, and student outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Represent GGU Worldwide on university committees, cross-functional initiatives, student success programs, and institutional projects.
- Foster collaborative relationships with faculty, university departments, and international partners to support academic excellence and continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
- Doctoral degree in business or a related field required.
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, graduate education, doctoral program administration, student advising, academic affairs, or research administration.
- Experience supporting dissertation or doctoral research processes preferred.
- Experience working with international students and global academic partnerships is highly desirable.
Language
- Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) is required.
Knowledge of
- Curriculum support and student success software and systems.
- Scholarly and applied practical research
- Publication process
- Business plan development
Skills and abilities
- Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technologies
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Strong writing and editing skills and publication record
- Attention to detail
- Caring and patient approach to students
- Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, and diplomacy skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in data analysis, report writing, and APA style guide
- Proficiency in AI tools a plus
- DEIB sensitive
Supplemental Information
To apply: Please go to http://www.ggu.edu/jobs to submit an application, letter of interest, and a resume.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.
Golden Gate University is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
University policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, taking a protected leave (e.g., family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that reinforces these practices. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all demographics.
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Position Title: Assistant Director for Doctoral Research & Academic Advising (Bilingual English and Chinese Mandarin)
Department Name: GGU Worldwide
Position Reports To: Associate Dean of GGU Worldwide
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Salaried
Salary Range: $70,304 to $75,000
Benefits: The University's comprehensive benefits program
Location: San Francisco - Hybrid
Days & Hours: Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Standard work schedule is 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (PST/PDT), may be adjusted. Flexible schedule may require evening and weekend hours.
BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE:
Reporting to the Associate Dean of GGU Worldwide, the Assistant Director for Doctoral Research & Academic Advising (Bilingual English and Chinese Mandarin) provides bilingual leadership and operational oversight of doctoral research and academic advising. The position serves as the primary liaison among doctoral students, faculty, and university departments, ensuring compliance with university policies while providing academic advising to GGU Worldwide students and bilingual (English and Chinese Mandarin) support to Chinese-speaking students and international partners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Research Quality Assurance
- Provide bilingual (English and Mandarin Chinese) academic feedback during DBA and other doctoral dissertation topic presentations, research proposal defenses, and final dissertation defenses.
- Support the review and evaluation of doctoral research proposals, dissertations, and scholarly presentations to promote academic quality and research excellence.
- Participate in doctoral research symposiums, dissertation workshops, and scholarly events.
- Assist with peer reviews for the Journal of International DBA Studies (JIDS) and other scholarly publications.
- Collaborate with academic leadership in the identification, evaluation, and recommendation of qualified dissertation chairs, readers, and committee members.
- Participate in doctoral immersion workshops and academic activities conducted locally and internationally.
Coordinate and oversee dissertation committee formation and administration in collaboration with faculty, academic leadership, and university partners to ensure timely progression from topic proposal through final dissertation approval.
- Monitor doctoral student research progress and provide operational support to facilitate successful dissertation completion.
- Serve on GGU WW IRB committee to ensure students protect the rights, welfare, privacy, and safety of human research participants
- Recommend process improvements that enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of doctoral research administration.
Academic Advising and Student Success
- Lead and support academic advising services for prospective, new, transfer, and continuing students.
- Advise students on degree requirements, academic planning, course selection, transfer pathways, and graduation requirements.
- Guide and assist students with semester-by-semester course registration, ensuring enrollment aligns with degree requirements, academic plans, and program sequencing.
- Monitor student academic progress through degree audits and recommend appropriate interventions to support student success, retention, and timely degree completion.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve advising resources, policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance the overall student experience.
- Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to promote student success, academic achievement, and persistence toward degree completion.
Transfer Credit and Academic Records
- Help evaluate and process transfer credit, prior learning assessments, and articulation agreements in accordance with university policies and accreditation standards.
- Help with student registration, enrollment support, course scheduling coordination, and academic records management.
- Coordinate graduation reviews, degree clearance, transcript services, enrollment verification, and academic certification processes while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of student records.
- Develop and recommend improvements to academic records processes to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
Academic and Partner Support
- Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Admissions, the Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Success, faculty, and other university offices to ensure seamless academic support services.
- Support Vice President for International Affairs with China initiatives and partnerships.
- Analyze advising, enrollment, retention, graduation, and student success data to identify trends and recommend operational and strategic improvements.
- Develop and implement operational initiatives that improve advising services, doctoral program administration, and student outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Represent GGU Worldwide on university committees, cross-functional initiatives, student success programs, and institutional projects.
- Foster collaborative relationships with faculty, university departments, and international partners to support academic excellence and continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
- Doctoral degree in business or a related field required.
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, graduate education, doctoral program administration, student advising, academic affairs, or research administration.
- Experience supporting dissertation or doctoral research processes preferred.
- Experience working with international students and global academic partnerships is highly desirable.
Language
- Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) is required.
Knowledge of
- Curriculum support and student success software and systems.
- Scholarly and applied practical research
- Publication process
- Business plan development
Skills and abilities
- Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technologies
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Strong writing and editing skills and publication record
- Attention to detail
- Caring and patient approach to students
- Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, and diplomacy skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in data analysis, report writing, and APA style guide
- Proficiency in AI tools a plus
- DEIB sensitive
Supplemental Information
To apply: Please go to http://www.ggu.edu/jobs to submit an application, letter of interest, and a resume.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.
Golden Gate University is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
University policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, taking a protected leave (e.g., family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that reinforces these practices. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all demographics.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of academic advising jobs.
- Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field
- 5 or more years of academic advising experience, including supervisory responsibilities
- Proficiency with student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Ellucian
- Experience developing or managing advising programs for underserved or first-generation student populations
- Demonstrated ability to analyze student success data and translate findings into program improvements
- Knowledge of FERPA regulations and advising ethics standards
Tips for Your Director of Academic Advising Job Search
Tailor your resume to advising metrics
Hiring committees want to see outcomes, not duties. Quantify your impact with caseload size, student retention rates you influenced, and advising program scale. Generic higher education resumes won't distinguish you from other candidates with similar titles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of academic advising openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional leadership experience
Job postings for this role almost always require collaboration with enrollment, financial aid, and faculty governance. Your resume should name specific initiatives where you partnered across departments, not just managed an advising team internally.
Read the institution type carefully before applying
A research university, a community college, and a for-profit institution each define this role differently. Confirm the student population, advising model, and reporting structure before you apply so your cover letter addresses the specific context rather than advising in the abstract.
Prepare a data-driven case study for interviews
Search committees for director-level advising roles frequently ask you to present a 90-day plan or a past program turnaround. Have one ready that shows how you diagnosed a retention problem, changed advising processes, and measured results over time.
Negotiate your start date around the academic calendar
Most institutions prefer a director of academic advising to start before fall enrollment advising peaks. If the offer comes in spring, ask whether a summer start date gives you time to onboard before the highest-volume advising period of the year.
Director of Academic Advising Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of academic advisings?
The most active employers for director of academic advisings right now are Kenyon College, The New School, and DePaul University, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Public universities and community college systems tend to post the highest volume of openings nationwide.
How many director of academic advising jobs are remote?
About 67% of director of academic advising openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is relatively low compared to other administrative roles in higher education. Sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include online program advising and advising technology or systems oversight roles, where on-campus presence is less central to daily operations.
How do you become a director of academic advising?
Start by earning a master's degree in higher education administration, counseling, or a closely related field, since most institutions require graduate credentials for director-level roles. Build several years of frontline advising experience, then move into a lead advisor or assistant director role to develop supervisory experience. Gaining ownership over a program, caseload redesign, or retention initiative strengthens your case for a director appointment.
Can you get hired as a director of academic advising without direct advising experience?
It is possible if your background includes strong student services leadership in a closely adjacent area such as enrollment management, student affairs, or career services, but you will need to demonstrate familiarity with advising models and student success frameworks. Candidates without advising titles should emphasize caseload management, curriculum navigation support, or cross-departmental program leadership that maps directly onto advising director responsibilities.
What does the director of academic advising interview process look like?
Most institutions run a multi-stage process that starts with a phone or video screen conducted by HR, followed by a search committee interview that typically includes faculty, staff advisors, and an enrollment or student success administrator. Finalists are often asked to deliver a presentation or respond to a scenario involving a retention challenge or advising staff management situation before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of academic advising jobs?
You can find and apply to director of academic advising jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your institutional type and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and career goals.
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