Part-Time (25 hours per week)
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director for BPO Advising, the Academic Advisor plays a key role in undergraduate student success by providing an array of services designed to assist them with successful completion of their degree. The Academic Advisor is dedicated to student success, serving as a trusted and consistent resource to students, providing accurate and reliable information to assist them in meeting academic and personal goals. Possessing high attention to detail, the Academic Advisor demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, embraces advising technology, thinks critically, and possesses an understanding of college student development theory. This is a grant-funded position expected to end on June 30, 2027.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide developmental advising for a caseload of students from enrollment to graduation
Engage in purposeful discussion with students to learn about course performance and interests, providing accurate and current curricular information to undergraduate students, assisting in the development of achievable academic goals and degree plans
Assist students with major exploration, sharing curricular and co-curricular opportunities
Assist students in clarifying their understanding of academic skills, strengths and challenges, personal values, abilities, and goals
Communicate important University policies and procedures to students
Coordinate and implement outreach interventions for at risk students focused on student success and retention
Monitor and advise students to ensure satisfactory progress, including warnings, probations and holds; following up accordingly
Create a welcoming environment that is inclusive of all students from all backgrounds.
Utilize technology to identify and support at risk students, using data analytics
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all student interactions, designing completion plans
Assist students in learning University planning tools such as the student portal, learning management system, and degree auditing and course registration systems
Stay abreast of changing institutional information including new programs, course changes and important dates
Make referrals for students to appropriate campus resources
Present at prospective student events
Understand FERPA policies and regulations
Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities
Submit mid-term and end of year reports to Director of BPO Advising
Serve on relevant universities committees
Attend trainings as required.
Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the University.
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree in student affairs, counseling or related field preferred.
Understanding of student development theory and developmental advising and experience counseling students in curricular exploration preferred.
Experience working with diverse student populations in a higher education setting.
Should possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, attention to detail with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty and staff.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the University community including students, faculty, staff, and administrators
Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.