Academic Advisor

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide academic counsel and advice to undergraduate students, prospective students, and graduate students if applicable, ensuring that they progress toward graduation in a timely fashion.

Initiate student contact, providing intrusive advising outreach as appropriate.

Coordinate relevant college events involving undergraduate and/or prospective students.

Assist with advising during new student orientation and transfer orientation.

Participate in academic reviews as pertain to the Scholastic Standing process.

Assist in planning and executing of programs in residence halls, evenings and weekends as required.

Assist/advise students who may want to change majors.

Work closely with the College of Business Career Center team and the Center for Career and Experiential Education in order to provide up-to-date information to students related to career and major choices.

Research, compile, and maintain statistical data and reports regarding student progress.

Participate in on-going training in all aspects of academic advising, including the use of technology and data management systems that support effective advising.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend conferences and workshops.

Maintain relevant statistical data as required.

Perform additional duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers; word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software.

Required Qualifications REQUIRED:

1. Master's degree with a minimum of two years of experience in academic advising (may include time as a graduate student), OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years full-time experience in academic advising in higher education, OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience advising/counseling current or aspiring college students.

2. Demonstrated experience working with current or aspiring college students.

3. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

6. Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity and social justice in your work.

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED:

1. Master's degree in college student personnel services, counseling, or a related field.

2. Demonstrated experience with on-line information, presentation technology, and student records systems.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

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