Academic Advisor
4 weeks ago
As a Major and Career Exploration Coach at The University of Oklahoma, you will play a vital role in helping students navigate their academic and professional paths. Your primary duties will include communicating information regarding academic programs, policies, and procedures based on students' individual needs. You will also assist students in realizing their educational, professional, and personal goals by offering specialized guidance. Additionally, you will operate within an extensive campus network of institutional resources designed to help students maximize their college experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess the holistic needs of students, provide support, and refer to appropriate campus partners.
- Develop a rapport of trust with assigned students.
- Respond to communications via phone and email in a timely manner.
- Manage administrative tasks associated with preparing and completing academic advising sessions.
- Evaluate, update, and securely maintain student and advising records.
- Process academic forms such as Veteran Student Form, ROTC Academic Plan, Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal, and petitions.
- Advises transfer students regarding transfer articulation, review course equivalencies, and assist with course planning and degree completion.
- Conducts proactive outreach to encourage timely advising appointments, registration, and the completion of tasks that lead to degree progress.
- Conducts graduation checks and degree and minor clearances.
- Participates in institutional retention and completion initiatives.
- Engages with the Academic Advising Community through monthly meetings and professional development opportunities.
- Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by fulfilling training and reporting obligations related to campus safety protocols.
- Assisting undecided students in exploring and choosing their academic major(s), planning their degree program(s), and identifying potential career paths.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Providing students with major and career exploration coaching and support.
- Teaching department courses: Choosing a Major and Exploring Careers.
- Providing seminars and presentations to various student and stakeholder groups and organizations.
- Promoting department and college resources and services.
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Academic Advisor
4 weeks ago
Norman, Oklahoma, United States University of Oklahoma Full timeJob DescriptionAt the University of Oklahoma, Academic Advisors play a pivotal role in student success. They oversee student degree planning by recommending course sequencing and monitoring progress towards degree completion. Advisors communicate information regarding academic programs, policies, and procedures based on student's individual needs. They...