Academic Advising Specialist

1 week ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Otis College of Art and Design Full time
Academic Advising Counselor

We are seeking an experienced Academic Advising Counselor to join our team at the Goldsmith Campus - Westchester campus.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Academic Advising Counselor will be responsible for organizing College-wide processes and procedures related to academic advising. This includes managing a centralized advising system that serves as the training and development hub for all academic advisors.

The Counselor will implement College-wide advising policies and integrate transactional and transformational advising methods into consistent workplace practices across various departments and programs.

This position prioritizes and contributes to a quality campus climate and to equity and inclusiveness. The Academic Advising Counselor will report directly to the Director of Academic Advising.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Advises individual students to ensure timely degree completion, helps off-track students assess problems, and refers them to the appropriate department for further support and/or counseling.
  • Assists in the implementation and maintenance of a campus-wide, web-based advising system to improve student persistence and degree completion.
  • Provides first-line technical support to ensure continuity and upkeep of online appointments and calendaring, shared advisor notes, electronic referrals, degree mapping, and Academic Progress Reports for students identified as having academic difficulties.
  • Participates in various departmental meetings, including the Academic Response Team, and supports key functions related to transactional advising.
  • Provides proactive and timely outreach, referrals, and interventions within the student population through various communication methods.
  • Provides information on all aspects of course sequencing, academic statuses, registration procedures, and College policies on academic eligibility, readmission processes, and exceptions to registration regulations.
  • Identifies advising needs across academic divisions and develops departmental success strategies for students on academic probation.
Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years' experience as an academic advisor in an accredited higher education setting is required.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience implementing best practices in academic advising, demonstrated experience in program development and evaluation, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with faculty and staff are also required.

Experience working with diverse student populations and understanding of the needs of students from various backgrounds are preferred.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience in an arts organization or a background in the arts is preferred. A Master's Degree in Student Development or Higher Education is also preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of academic advising principles and practices, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.


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