Senior Academic Advisor

Position Introduction:

The Gallogly College of Engineering’s Williams Student Services Center (WSSC) is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to support our undergraduate programs. The WSSC academic advising staff is responsible for supporting academic success and personal development of students in the college, as well as responding to inquiries, monitoring student progress, maintaining student records, and assisting students with navigating university requirements and college policies/procedures. A successful candidate requires a balance of social skills to develop meaningful connections with students, attention to detail to provide accurate information, an understanding of academic policies and procedures, and a commitment to creating a welcoming environment. All academic advisors at the University of Oklahoma receive comprehensive training that is guided by the highest professional standards in the field and reflect the core competencies set by NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising. Academic advisors have opportunities for professional development and career advancement that are self-directed and encompass the wide offerings of the profession. Primary work hours are Mondays-Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional evening/weekend work required with advanced notice.

Duties include:

• Performing all duties of an Academic Advisor as appropriate.
• Monitoring the academic health and degree progression of assigned students, to include transcript review, enrollment tracking, and active outreach.
• Developing a rapport of trust with assigned students.
• Responding to communications via phone and email in a timely manner.
• Participating in institutional retention and completion initiatives.
• Engaging in monthly PACAA meetings, councils, and committees.
• Engaging in leadership or scholarly activity to further professional advising identity.
• Serving as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by fulfilling training and reporting obligations related to campus safety protocols.
• Performing various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position. May perform the following additional duties as assigned:
  
  • Assisting with onboarding and training of new advisors
  • Mentoring new advisors
  • Developing special projects in support of unit initiatives
  • Engaging in assessment and data collection
  • Representing unit at recruitment events
  • Participating in Academic Life Coaching
  • Participating in committees, task force, or search committees
  • Actively participating in department meetings

Supervisor Duties: No Supervisory Duties

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 36 months of experience as a full-time Academic Advisor in higher education.

Department Preferences:

• Master's degree in academic advising, higher education administration, student development, or counseling preferred.