Director of Advising and Student Success

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Job Description :

The Director of Advising and Student Success provides strategic leadership for the University’s advising and student success efforts. The role ensures all student populations—undergraduate, graduate, online, domestic, transfer, and international—receive proactive, high-quality academic and holistic support that promotes persistence, timely graduation, and long-term success. The Director oversees the Advisement Office, leads professional advisors, manages advising systems and technology, and advances data-informed strategies to improve student retention, satisfaction, and completion rates.

Responsibilities :

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead the operations and strategic direction of the UMSV Advisement Office.
• Provide ongoing training, supervisory support, performance evaluation, and professional development for advising staff.
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive advising model that promotes equity, early academic planning, and sustained student engagement across all programs and modalities.
• Foster a culture of student-centered service, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Student Success & Retention

Collaboration & Campus Partnerships

Systems, Reporting & Metrics

Professional Development & Compliance

Requirements

Preferred

Benefits

Allotted annual salary $85,000 - $91,000