Senior Academic Advisor, Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Department Chair of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering and/or designated associate department chairs, the Senior Academic Advisor position will provide academic advising for undergraduate and master's students majoring in civil engineering, environmental engineering, ocean engineering and undecided-engineering programs, provide support for various educational processes and assist with related academic administrative matters.

Essential Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Advise prospective and current undergraduate and master's students in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering and Undecided-Engineering about academic program requirements and provide guidance on choosing and completing a program or concentration.
• Advise current students with on-campus course, web, international and non-course opportunities to enhance professional skills, competencies and career readiness.
• Participate in and lead recruitment events, information sessions, and orientations for prospective and new students.
• Enter, evaluate, and audit student data in Workday Student to ensure students are progressing through their academic programs in a timely manner and to certify completion of course and non-course requirements for graduation.

• Host office hours to assist students with academic and student-related inquires.

• Assist the Department Chair and Associate Department Chairs of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering with tasks, such as:

• Course scheduling, processing transfer credit requests, and gathering/archiving course and program assessment data.
• Primary point of contact regarding school policies and procedures from admission to graduation.
• Prepare advising communications to students regarding departmental and college regulations, as it relates to program requirements and the graduation process, and departmental and campus-wide events.
• Interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with university academic and administrative policies and procedures
• Serve as departmental liaison for University-level offices, such as International Students and Scholar Services, Undergraduate Academics, Graduate Education, and the Registrar's Office

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering; Master's degree
• Required Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in academic advising
• Preferred Experience: Familiarity with civil, environmental and ocean engineering programs; familiarity with Stevens academic programs

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to develop rapport with and positively influence a diverse audience.
• Ability to partner with leadership to develop strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality work on deadline while managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.

Department

Civil Environmental & Ocean Engineering

Compensation Range

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