OverviewThe professionals in Undergraduate Education foster student growth, empowerment, and success by serving, advising, guiding, nurturing, and celebrating our students, and working with them and our faculty to solve problems so that students may successfully navigate the university. We focus on the academic aspect of students lives at Tufts, providing information, advice, and support to help them successfully complete their degrees in a timely manner while ensuring that our students have an enriching and rewarding academic experience. To that end, we provide students with tutoring, advising, academic support, direction, and accurate information. We also provide academic enrichment programs and opportunities so that students may reach their full potential and achieve their best. We collaborate with faculty and other departments to advocate for students and improve the academic experience for all students as well as the policies governing undergraduate study at Tufts.What You'll DoThe Senior Academic Advisor serves as a proactive academic advisor to undeclared undergraduate students. The Senior Academic Advisor supports students in their engagement with the curriculum, helps them navigate university procedures and make informed decisions about choice of major, and acts as an accessible source for information about curriculum requirements, course selection, and campus resources. Supporting the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and the Associate Deans of Undergraduate Advising, the Senior Academic Advisor provides logistical support, programming, research, and data analysis for a team‑based approach to pre‑major advising, New Student Orientation, the First Year Experience, and undergraduate retention efforts at Tufts. This is a hybrid position. This position will work in person for at least half the work week during the fall and spring semesters while classes are in session, with more flexibility for remote work over the summer and during school breaks. There are periods of time and events in which in‑person participation is required. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.Counsels and advises students on academic program including course selection and requirements for majors and areas of concentration; develops and provides expertise on a disciplinary group of majorsAssists students in making appropriate educational choices and decisionsProvides advice and coordination with Career Services for research, internship and employment opportunities.Provides advice and resources for study abroad.Conducts group information sessions as well as individual counselingCollaborates with and identifies University resources to support student and faculty advisingGuide students as they adjust to college life and learning and help navigate university policies and procedures.Manages advising for special student constituency or program area. Supports curriculum‑based advising of undecided students.Collaborates with Office of Student Affairs to proactively identify students of concernParticipates in Students of Concern weekly meetingMaintains discretion and student privacy when communicating with faculty, staff, and other studentsDeploys resources (web, print, personnel) to better communicate academic policiesMaintains and updates text for school section of Tufts BulletinWrites and updates orientation materials and documentationReviews and approves student petitions, formsConducts degree certification with student records teamCreates and distributes reports for faculty and administrationWorks with technology services to streamline review processes (degree certification, academic standing, internal transfer) and to move toward digital student recordsWorks with technology services to implement and verify SIS rules changes related to new credit systemWhat We're Looking ForBasic RequirementsKnowledge and experience typically acquired by:Bachelor's DegreeTwo or more years experience in college or university setting as an instructor, advisor, tutor, mentor or administratorCommitment to advising, mentoring, and guiding college studentsSuperior interpersonal skills, including flexibility and approachabilityExcellent skills in written and oral communication; able to write, edit, and proofread educational documents and other publications. Confidence and experience in teaching, public speaking, or giving effective presentations before large groupsProficient with technology, including various software programs and applications for writing documents, making spreadsheets, creating databases, producing brochures and slideshows, and communicating through web‑based audio‑video servicesAbility to work independently, think on one's feet, set priorities, and manage time effectively.Preferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in Education, Higher Education, Counseling or relevant fieldAdditional experience working in the arts or other areas of university student services, such as student affairs, campus life programs, college learning center, multicultural affairs, bridge programs, and retention programs is beneficialDedication to serving and supporting a diverse student population, including students of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students who do not conform to gender stereotypesProficient with a variety of social media platforms and tools for sharing documents, images, and video onlinePay RangeMinimum $54,500.00, Midpoint $68,100.00, Maximum $81,700.00Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.#J-18808-Ljbffr