Director of Academic Advising

Posting Information

Butler Community College is an equal opportunity employer

Posting Information

Position Title Director of Academic Advising Job Duties

Butler Community College is seeking a dynamic and student-focused Director of Academic Advising to lead and oversee academic advising services across Butler Community College locations for both domestic and international students.

The Director of Academic Advising is responsible for the strategic coordination, administration, training, and delivery of comprehensive academic advising services. This position ensures students receive accurate, timely, and effective guidance regarding academic programs, degree requirements, transfer pathways, and enrollment processes. Key responsibilities include managing the collection and dissemination of academic and degree information, maintaining knowledge of transfer requirements at primary partner institutions, overseeing enrollment process development, and collaborating with Testing Center personnel to support student success initiatives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with a commitment to fostering student achievement and promoting seamless academic planning and progression.

Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:

• Generous employer contribution toward health/dental insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid LTD insurance
• KPERS retirement
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, professional and holidays - including time off during spring break and winter break)
• Butler tuition exemption (self and immediate family)
• Supplemental insurance coverages (employee paid)

Campus Locations Andover Nature of Position Full Time If Part Time, list Working Hours Salary (Commensurate with education and experience) Starting at $66,000 with credit into the grade for applicable experience. Open Date 07/01/2026 Close Date 07/20/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary

Qualifications

The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.

We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status.

Qualifications

Required knowledge and skills

A. Knowledge of advising theory and practice.

B. Ability to provide leadership and direct the work of others.

C. Strong interpersonal communication skills.

D. Organizational skills.

E. Ability to work as a team member and advocate assisting in the efficient operation of the entire department.

F. Obtain strong knowledge base in Butler academic programs and transfer forward options.

Required experience

A. Two (2) years of prior supervisory experience required.

B. Two (2) years of academic advising experience required.

C. Experience in a community college setting is preferred.

Required educational background

Master's degree in an educational field required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess two or more years of supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of experience in academic advising do you possess?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4+

• • Do you have a Master's degree?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Document

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Transcripts (2)
• Reference Contact Information