Director of Advising

Salary : $54,718.00 - $107,177.00 Annually
Location : NACC - 138 Alabama Highway 35, Rainsville, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08771
College/Division: NACC-501020-Counseling and Career Guidance
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/3/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Northeast Alabama Community College

Position Summary

YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AS DESCRIBED AT THE END OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB TO BE CONSIDERED.

Note about Applying: Please check the application requirements at the end of this announcement. When applying, applicants will be required to submit a resume via the NEOED system, but there are other documents that are also required as part of this job application. Those can be added by selecting "Add Supplemental Attachment" on the attachments screen of your online application.

Once the position has been filled, each applicant will be notified by email. This process can take several weeks to complete after the application deadline.

Salary Placement and Work Hours: This is a 12-month, full-time position. Placement will be on the C3 Salary Schedule with a range of $54,718-$107,177, dependent on verifiable and applicable work experience and education. Placement is determined by the President and Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Policy and salary schedule guidelines. The work week is Monday through Friday. Hours worked will be a minimum of 40 per week. Per Board Policy 204.01: Appointment of Local Administrative Staff, "any executive and administrative management personnel including but not limited to a Dean, Assistant or Associate Dean, Executive Director, Director, Deputy, or Chief hired by an ACCS college on or after July 1, 2024 (including by reorganizations or transfers) shall be employed on a contract basis." Non-probationary status cannot be attained in this position.

Supervisory Responsibility: Possibly

Start Date: December 2026 or sooner
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Function: The Director of Advising will coordinate advising activities across the College and be responsible for planning and implementation of New Student Orientation. Working with the Advising Committee, division directors, and appropriate College departments, the Director of Advising will promote advising as teaching and serve as an "advisor to the advisors." The Director of Advising will work continually to integrate advising with related academic planning, career exploration, and student support services. The Director of Advising will not supervise faculty in this role but may have other supervisory responsibilities. The Director of Advising will be a part of Student Services and will comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:
1.Design and provide ongoing training and in-service opportunities for advisors.
2.Maintain a working knowledge of College degrees, transfer pathways, advising resources, and related academic planning materials.
3.Train advisors and other employees, as needed, in the use of advising software and manage advising software programs.
4.Update, schedule, evaluate, and lead New Student Orientation.
5.Serve as academic advisor to a select number of students and programs as needed.
6.Coordinate training with the Executive Human Resources Director for new advisors.
7.Assist with developing, coordinating, and assessing the delivery of academic advising and related student support services.
8.Evaluate advising activities and provide reports or recommendations to the Advising Committee and College leadership as needed.
9.Assist in the development, evaluation, and revision of degree plans, transfer guides, advising resources, and related academic planning materials.
10.Coordinate advising initiatives with appropriate College departments and student support units to strengthen academic planning, career exploration, referrals, and student transitions.
11.Coordinate advising activities and resources, including advisor assignments, advising-load reviews, registration initiatives, program information sessions, specialized student advising, advisor communications, and required program reviews.
12.Maintain appropriate professional memberships and represent advising on College- and system-level committees and groups as assigned.
13.Participate in the College's planning process.
14.Serve on institutional committees.
15.Maintain appropriate work hours as outlined in State and College policies.
16.Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the College.
17.Maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education.
18.Recruit students for Northeast Alabama Community College.
19.Have knowledge of and commitment to the philosophy and objectives of Northeast Alabama Community College.
20.Represent the College and its philosophy to prospective students and others in the community.
21.Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College.
22.Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Services and/or the President.
Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Competency in the use of current educational technologies.

Minimum Required Education, Training and/or Experience:
- Master's degree from a regionally-accredited institution is required.
- Experience in teaching and advising is required.
- Experience at community college level is preferred.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
IMPORTANT!!! - Read all of the following information very carefully before you submit an application. Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded to NEOED. Do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation to the NACC Human Resources or Registrar's Offices. These must be uploaded by the applicant as part of his or her application. To have a complete application, applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following documents on the "Attachments" screen of the online application. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the requirements are met.
THERE ARE FIVE REQUIREMENTS
1.A completed online application form2.A current résumé that confirms skills, knowledge, abilities, and education as required (outlined in the job announcement)3.A separate transcript from each College attended (This means all of them, even if the credit shows on another transcript and even if it is from a community, junior, or technical college)
4.Three signed letters of recommendation that (a) confirm experience and (b) are dated within one year of the application deadline. (c) One must be from the applicant's current or former supervisor, employer, or college instructor. (d) Each must have an actual signature or electronic signature. Typed signatures and typed cursive fonts are NOT accepted.5.A position paper of 500-1000 words describing your personal view on the importance of student advisement.
YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB TO BE CONSIDERED.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS:
All applications must be submitted through the NEOED system. Click on the green "Apply" button at the top of this announcement to create or access your NEOED account. All application materials must be uploaded by the applicant to his or her account, including transcripts, resumes, letters of recommendation, etc., according to what is listed in the application requirements section by the application deadline. Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded. Applications are only accepted through the NEOED System. If you have questions, contact the Human Resources Office at 256.228.6001, ext. 2230. Technical questions about the NEOED website, account creation, and/or uploading or completing application materials should be directed to the NEOED helpline at 855-524-5627.A scanner and computer are available on campus for applicants who need to upload documents to the online application system. This service is free of charge and is available during normal operating hours of the TLC and Library. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Ms. Judith Lea in the Technology Learning Center (256.228.6001, ext. 2309) or Dr. Julia Everett (256.228.6001, ext. 2226) in the Library.Applications for the position will be reviewed to determine (1) if they are complete and (2) if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications required of the position. Interviews are then scheduled at the President's discretion and will be conducted in person or through a web-interface such as Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams. Applicants will be required to participate in an interview at their own expense. Official transcripts will be required of the finalist chosen for employment by the President.