POSTED:  11/9/2009

Director of Academic Advising and Learning Support

Academic Advising

Linfield College

Close Date: November 27, 2009

Position Description

Linfield College is seeking a collaborative individual with expertise in academic advising and/or learning support services to lead a team of dedicated professionals. Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Director oversees academic components of orientation, development of advising programs, academic support programs to at-risk students and tutoring, disability support and student transition programs.

Duties

This position provides direct advising support to pre-professional students and oversees the pre-Nursing to Nursing campus transfers. The Director is responsible for strategic planning, assessment and budgeting across two units.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in relevant discipline and five years of college level teaching and/or administrative experience involving academic advising and training Faculty and Peer Advisors; or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Application Process

For detailed job information, qualifications and to apply, log on to: http://linfieldjobs.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php

Institutional Information

Linfield College is a private, coeducational, residential, liberal arts college that includes a school of nursing and a division of continuing education and is nestled in the heart of Oregon's wine country in the historic city of McMinnville. The community offers a downtown village listed on the National Register of Historic Places, fine dining, excellent schools, and an outstanding medical center. McMinnville is well-located: 35 miles from Portland, one hour from the Pacific Ocean, and 90 minutes from the Cascade Mountains.

Contact Information

Marilyn Blackwell; Associate Director of Human Resources.

Email: mblackw@linfield.edu