Serve as acting department leader in the Director's absence, including making operational decisions, representing the department in cross-campus meetings and initiatives, and maintaining oversight of departmental operations and resources; Collaborate with the Director and campus leadership on strategic planning, Guided Pathways initiatives, and institutional student success efforts; Oversee daily advising operations, including supervision of assigned staff, management of front desk services, coordination of new student advising and onboarding processes, and leading or supporting delivery of advising-sponsored events and programs; Provide supervision, coaching, evaluation, and professional development support for assigned advising and front desk personnel; Assist in departmental budget monitoring, fiscal processes, and resource management; maintain oversight in the Director's absence; Utilize advising technologies and data to track student progress, identify at-risk students, implement intervention strategies, and to support continuous improvement of advising practices, program outcomes, and equity-informed student success efforts; Collaborate with Enrollment Services, Instruction, and other departments to ensure seamless student pathways, transitions, and retention efforts; Lead or participate in college wide committees, task forces, and Guided Pathways workgroups to represent advising and student success priorities; Provide advising services as needed, including outreach and guidance to undecided students; Actively engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and apply equity-minded advising practices to support historically underserved student populations; and. Shows alignment with CBC Shared Commitments by treating others with respect, communicating and collaborating effectively, pursuing growth and learning, valuing and celebrating contributions, prioritizing wellness, and holding self and others accountable; Decision Making: Strong analytical skills and sound judgment to assess complex situations, weigh alternatives, and make strategic decisions that align with the colleges mission, values, and priorities while considering diverse perspectives and potential impacts; Networking: Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with colleagues, industry professionals, community stakeholders, businesses, and organizations to enhance partnerships and support the colleges mission and initiatives; Oral & Written Communication: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; review and edit written work constructively; ability to tailor to audience in mind; Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting; Student Centered: Attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students; create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals; provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public or employees from another department; and.