The Director of Academic Advising for Declared Majors serves as a key staff leader within the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and College of General Studies. The director is responsible for overseeing staff academic advising in the School's departments and programs and collaborating with faculty advisors to promote student retention and successful degree completion. The director works closely with the senior director for academic operations and administration, department chairs and program directors, directors of undergraduate studies, and leadership in the undergraduate dean's office. Collaborates with the director of the Dietrich Academic Advising Center (which serves undeclared students) on the major declaration process and transition to major advising; advisor training and mentoring; assessment of advising; and the use of data/research to monitor student progress and identify barriers to student success. Develops collaborative relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff in academic and non-academic units throughout campus.