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The AcademicAdvisor works to cultivate student success by 1) assisting students in theirtransition to the University, 2) facilitating students’ efforts to plan theirpath to degree, 3) promoting engagement in their major and 4) connectingstudents with key campus resources. Inaddition to working with students in their caseload, advisors will also respondto walk-in student needs, provide support to faculty advisors, and assist with undergraduaterecruitment and retention initiatives. The position of advisor is a full-time(40 hour/week) position and limited evenings and/or weekend hours are expected.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Work collaboratively and effectively with other advisors, staff, and faculty in the School, utilizing evidence-based best practices for advising to increase student success. Meet with students to advise them in matters pertaining to academic requirements and progression toward degree completion; proactively reach out to students to ensure they are meeting expectations; refer students to resources on campus as appropriate and ensure student issues are addressed efficiently and effectively; respond to student questions, including walk-ins, emails, phone, and videoconferencing, with a helpful attitude, correct information, and timeliness. Provide backup for faculty advisors in the unit when faculty are not available or at the request of the school director. Assist students and faculty advisors with University processes such as course substitutions, undergraduate exception requests, and graduation applications. Work with students as necessary to complete Academic Improvement Plans and Academic Clearance forms. Coordinate and participate in undergraduate recruitment, orientation, and retention events and initiatives. Engage in professional development and training to improve advising skills, including recognizing and supporting the needs of diverse student populations, and perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications  Bachelor’sdegree from an accreditedcollege or university and at least one year experience working in an academicenvironment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent communication skills (oral and written) Commitment to professional development and growth Ability to work independently to manage caseloads, demonstrating strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management Knowledge of academic policies/procedures and major/degree plans according to the advisor’s area, in addition to student resources throughout the University Flexibility in using problem-solving skills and initiative to assist individual students with particular issues and identify methods to improve office processes and systems Ability to work effectively as a team member and develop collaborative and productive professional relationships in pursuit of shared goals. Skill in working with diverse students to foster aninclusive community that recognizes the value of all people, regardless ofethnicity, race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation,ability, or socioeconomic status.  Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Prior experience with advisement, student coaching, or other student academic support work, especially with diverse student populations
Educational background in a field related to higher education, student services, or counseling.
Educational background and/or work experience with oneor more of the disciplinary areas that the advisors will serve (computing,cybersecurity, or engineering)

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