Job Title

Director of Advising - Honors College

Department

Dean University Honors College

Salary

$66,342 - $83,039; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Director of Advising oversees academic advising services for the Honors College, including daily operations and supervision of advising staff. Reporting to the Dean of Honors, the Director assigns students to advisors, monitors advising performance, and provides coaching as needed.

The Director maintains current knowledge of program requirements, policies, and academic procedures, and leads the advising components of key events such as New to Blue Orientation Days, True Blue Preview Days, Admitted Students Days, and other special on-campus or off-campus events for prospective students.

Using systems such as EAB Navigate 360, ARGOS, BANNER, and Pipeline, the Director tracks student progress and advising effectiveness, adjusting strategies to support student success. The role also includes developing and implementing advising policies and procedures that promote retention, academic achievement, and timely graduation.
The Director works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to enhance the overall Honors student experience and engages with state, regional, and national honors organizations to support program development and best practices. The Director also provides student success data and assessment reporting to the Dean to support institutional effectiveness and accreditation requirements, including SACSCOC.

Required Education

Master’s degree in education, higher education administration, counseling, student affairs, or a related field.

Required Related Experience

Minimum five (5) years of experience in academic advising or student support areas (such as support services, student life, admissions, enrollment management, financial aid, and scholarships) with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: July 6, 2026