Director of Advising Jobs
Director of Advising jobs are open across higher education, K-12 school systems, nonprofit organizations, and college access programs, from senior advisor to vice president level, with specializations in academic advising, college counseling, and student success. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Assistant Director of Academic and Student Services promotes student success, retention, and engagement through academic advising, student support programming, and collaborative partnerships with faculty and program leadership. The position develops and implements initiatives that help students achieve their educational goals while supporting the daily operations of the advising center.
Job Requirements:
- A Master's degree in Higher Education Administration/Management, Counseling, Student Affairs, Education, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in academic advising, student success, student affairs, or a related higher education field.
- Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff or student employees preferred.
- Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications required; experience with Banner, Argos, BI Query, and student success technologies preferred.
Additional Information:
Expected Hiring Range: $50,000 to $60,250
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.
At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.
Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.
To review the Clark University Police Department Annual Security and Fire Safety Report visit here.
The Assistant Director of Academic and Student Services promotes student success, retention, and engagement through academic advising, student support programming, and collaborative partnerships with faculty and program leadership. The position develops and implements initiatives that help students achieve their educational goals while supporting the daily operations of the advising center.
Job Requirements:
- A Master's degree in Higher Education Administration/Management, Counseling, Student Affairs, Education, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in academic advising, student success, student affairs, or a related higher education field.
- Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff or student employees preferred.
- Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications required; experience with Banner, Argos, BI Query, and student success technologies preferred.
Additional Information:
Expected Hiring Range: $50,000 to $60,250
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.
At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.
Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.
To review the Clark University Police Department Annual Security and Fire Safety Report visit here.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of advising jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, higher education, student affairs, or a related field
- Five or more years of academic advising or student services experience
- Demonstrated experience supervising and developing advising staff or teams
- Proficiency with student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Salesforce Education Cloud
- Familiarity with early-alert platforms and data-driven student success strategies
- Knowledge of FERPA regulations and advising ethics standards
Tips for Your Director of Advising Job Search
Tailor your resume to advising metrics
Hiring managers want to see caseload size, student outcomes, and retention or completion rates you influenced. Quantify the scope of programs you managed and name any early-alert or case management systems you used in your department.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of advising openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by institution type
Community colleges, four-year universities, and nonprofit college-access organizations each expect different things from a director of advising. Filter your search by sector so your cover letter speaks to that institution's student population and advising model, not a generic one.
Highlight cross-functional leadership experience
Directors of advising are expected to coordinate with financial aid, registrar, and academic affairs offices. Call out specific cross-departmental initiatives you led, not just the advising team you managed, so search committees can see your institutional range.
Prepare for the scenario-based interview round
Most director of advising interviews include at least one scenario asking how you'd handle an at-risk student population, a staff performance issue, or a sudden enrollment drop. Rehearse two or three examples from your own caseload history with clear outcomes, not hypotheticals.
Negotiate start date and professional development budget
Many institutions have rigid salary bands for advising leadership, but start date flexibility and funding for NACADA membership or conference attendance are often negotiable. Ask about both before accepting an offer so you're not locked into an onboarding window that conflicts with your timeline.
Director of Advising Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of advisings?
Elizabethtown College, Northeastern University, and Union College are hiring the most director of advisings right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, Georgia, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at community colleges and regional universities with active student success initiatives.
How many director of advising jobs are remote?
About 17% of director of advising openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles more common in virtual or online-focused institutions than in traditional residential colleges. On-campus student interaction requirements mean fully remote positions are a smaller share of total openings than in some other education leadership roles.
How do you become a director of advising?
Start by earning a master's degree in counseling, higher education, or student affairs, then build several years of frontline advising experience working directly with students. Move into a lead or assistant director role to develop supervisory skills, document measurable outcomes like retention improvements, and pursue professional development through organizations such as NACADA to strengthen your candidacy for director-level positions.
Can you get hired as a director of advising with limited experience?
It's possible at smaller institutions or nonprofits if you can demonstrate transferable leadership, such as coordinating a college-access program, leading a peer advising team, or managing a caseload during a staffing shortage. Frame any experience supervising others, analyzing student data, or collaborating across departments as evidence of readiness for the director role, even if your title was not director-level.
What does the director of advising interview process look like?
Most institutions run a multi-stage process that starts with a phone or video screen, followed by a full-day campus visit that includes separate meetings with HR, the dean or vice president, current advising staff, and sometimes a student panel. Candidates are typically asked to present a vision statement or respond to a case scenario, and finalists often complete a written exercise before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of advising jobs?
You can find and apply to director of advising jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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