<p>The Student Success division at the University of South Florida is comprised of 60 departments, providing students with academic support, engagement opportunities, health & wellness services, and enhancement of the educational experience. The Office of Academic Advocacy (OAA) serves all undergraduate degree-seeking students in support of the institution's strategic goals and metrics. They apply data-informed approaches in their outreach practice, respond to referrals regarding students with academic barriers, and support those students via a case management approach. This unit informs leadership on student trends and barriers to support improvements to policy, process, and procedure.</p> <p>The Assistant Director supports the mission of the Office of Academic Advocacy by leading and supervising a team of academic advocates dedicated to serving undergraduate students in their pursuit of timely progression to graduation. Undergraduate students identified as experiencing barriers to retention, progression or graduation may receive direct outreach from OAA Advocates to review their progress and to advise them towards graduation. The Assistant Director is assigned a team and specific charge based on the strategic needs of the University (e.g., first-year retention, progression, etc.). The Assistant Director works with their team develop and implement strategies and interventions that will support and advance the university's strategic needs, goals, and key metrics as assigned.</p>