The Director of Advising & Retention will provide leadership to the Advising and Retention Department, including a focus on comprehensive service to students via a caseload model, advisor training, assessment of student learning and satisfaction, development for degree completion and transfer initiatives, and collaboration with college departments.  The Director will work closely with the Division leadership to utilize software and college resources to proactively identify areas for growth in delivering a holistic advising experience. The Director is responsible for leading integrated retention efforts that includes the management of communications, data driven recommendations for services, and staffing and coordination of specific initiatives for first-year and returning students.