Academic Advisor

3 weeks ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, this position provides entry-level advising for College of Nursing (CON) students. The position utilizes computer-based registration and academic records technology, such as SPIRE and EAB, and collaborates with other advising personnel to ensure high-quality advising and academic services for all Nursing students, with particular emphasis on programmatic needs for first-year, transfer, and at-risk students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provides individualized and small group advising to a diverse population of students during the academic year, including new student & transfer orientation/registration periods and current student registration periods.
  • Responds to common issues such as registration-related matters including fulfilling university general education requirements, interpreting major and college requirements and providing guidance for students interested in transferring into the Nursing major.
  • Assists students with matters that involve goal setting, self-assessment, time management skills, planning and decision-making such as establishing an academic plan, selecting courses, evaluating courses for study-abroad experiences, and recommending relevant scholarship opportunities.
  • Collaborates with other Advisors on completing student-related scholarship duties, including partnering with the scholarship review committee and performing duties assigned in AcademicWorks.
  • Responds to at-risk students experiencing academic and often critical personal difficulties by addressing relevant issues and making appropriate referrals to University agencies.
  • Responds to inquiries from parents in accordance with FERPA.
  • Attends meetings of college and university-level committees and councils as a member of CON Undergraduate Advising.
  • Regularly holds information sessions for current CON students, as well as for prospective students and students in other majors wanting to transfer into CON.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Intermediate level computer proficiency.
  • Able to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively with various university personnel.
  • Able to manage varied client needs.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional experience in the areas of academic admissions, advising, recruiting, or counseling.
  • Experience serving a large, culturally diverse population.

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