POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

DIRECTOR OF ADVISEMENT AND COUNSELING

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provides leadership for various offices and individuals including academic advising, graduation advising, the disability resource center, the wellness center, and the career center.

· Engages in strategic planning, enrollment management, and retention initiatives.

· Meets with students for advisement, graduation certification, and probation.

· Arranges student and parent orientation programs.

· Coordinates with faculty and other departments on campus as necessary.

· Refers students to other agencies for assistance.

· Approves budget expenditures for department.

· Serves on various college committees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Master's degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Psychology, Ed. Admin, Student Personnel or related field.

· Five years of related experience.

· Management and supervision experience.

· Knowledge of college and university administration.

· Knowledge of budgeting in a college and university environment.

· Knowledge of principles and practices in student advisement.

· Knowledge of college admissions and registration procedures as well as financial aid programs, career information, graduation requirements, and ADA guidelines.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Demonstrated ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with students, employees and the public.

CONTRACT: Full time (12 months) position. Beginning Salary Range: $45,000 to $50,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application review begins July 30, 2008. Submit a Dixie State College application, cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to: Office of Human Resources , Dixie State College, 225 South 700 East, St. George, UT 84770. FAX: (435) 656-4001. For more information call 435-652-7520. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

About Dixie State College: Dixie State College is a state supported community college that also offers a limited number of quality baccalaureate degrees; the enrollment is over 8,000 students. Dixie State College's mission is to help students achieve their academic, career, and life goals, including goals related to basic skills, core content knowledge and knowledge that broadens and enriches students' lives. With a lower-division open-door admission policy, the College welcomes students, young and old, who represent diverse educational, ethnic, national, and economic backgrounds.

St. George, home of Dixie State College, is located 300 miles south of Salt Lake City and 110 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. With a population of 55,000, St. George is a tourist mecca because of its proximity to such scenic wonders as Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon National Parks, Cedar Breaks and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments, and Lakes Powell and Mead.