Executive Director of Academic Advising and Learning Support

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Xavier University is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Executive Director of Academic Advising and Support. The role leads the transformation and alignment of advising strategy, policy, and operations to support student success. The Executive Director is central to Xavier’s strategic priority of improving retention, progression, and timely degree completion for undergraduate students. The position collaborates across campus to advance data-informed student success initiatives aligned with our mission of educating the whole person.

The Executive Director reports to the Associate Provost for Academic Engagement. The position oversees professional academic advisors, student-athlete academic advisors, and academic support functions, including supplemental instruction, tutoring, and skills coaching.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide vision for and execute strategy for holistic, developmental academic advising and support aligned with the university’s mission. This includes building a new culture of professional advising for all first-year undergraduate students.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality advising and support across undergraduate student populations, including but not limited to transfer students, adult learners, and student-athletes.
• Lead cross-divisional collaboration among Academic Affairs, Strategic Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Athletics, and other campus partners to support integrated student success efforts.
• Establish metrics and assessment strategies to evaluate advising effectiveness, academic support utilization, and student success initiatives, and communicate advising outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
• Recommend and advance policy, structural, and resource changes necessary to strengthen advising and support operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in higher education, student development, counseling, or a related field required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in academic advising or student success within a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of advising best practices, student development theory, and equity-centered approaches to student success.
• Proven success leading organizational change and fostering cross-campus collaboration.
• Demonstrated impact in retention-focused initiatives and data-informed decision-making.

To ensure consideration, qualified and interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume on Xavier University's website.  Applications will be reviewed beginning April 22, 2026 and will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion. 

Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references.

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

We unreservedly commit to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives, and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of Cincinnati, which has an array of neighborhoods and activities to suit many interests.

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Benefits - applies only to full-time positions: 

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.  Eligibility varies by position and employment class: 

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.

• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.

• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.