Advisement Structure Study

Purpose of the Study

As the University prepared for the 2019 Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Accreditation review, special attention was given to the University’s aggressive goals to increase retention and graduation rates. This extended to a review of advisement personnel, who contribute significantly and directly to student success. The Office of the Provost and the Division of Human Resources collaborated on the evaluation of advising units.

Goals of the Study

• To ensure consistent organization structures and support to each school/college to meet students’ needs while also being budget conscious.
• To align job classifications performing duties that directly impact student success
• To retain and recognize advisors across the institution, acknowledging the vital role they play in the University’s retention and graduation goals

Revised Classification Structure

Following a thorough analysis, a new classification structure was developed for all staff positions providing academic advisement and/or student support services. The new classification structure consists of three (3) major job categories:

1. Academic Advisement
2. Student Success Support
3. International Education

In addition to the job categories, job levels were established:

• Manager
• Supervisor
• Senior-level
• Entry-level

Academic Advisement	Integrated Advisement	International Advisement
Mgr, Academic Advisement Supv, Academic Advisement Academic Advisor, Sr Academic Advisor	Mgr, Student Success Supv, Student Success Student Success Specialist, Sr Student Success Specialist	Mgr, International Education Supv, International Education International Education Advisor, Sr International Education Advisor

Updated job descriptions can also be located on the University Job Description website.

 

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Project Team Contacts

If you have questions, you may reach out to the Project Team members:

• Executive Sponsors:
  • Pamela Cheek, Associate Vice Provost
  • Marleen Martinez, Executive Director for Human Resources
• Project Team Members:
  • Laura Valdez, Director, University Advisement
  • Tim Gutierrez, Associate Vice President, Student Services
  • Jennifer Love, Strategic Support Manager, Office of the Provost
  • Stacie Jackson, Manager, HR Compensation