Administrative duties associated with academic advising include: processing withdrawal and leaves of absence forms and generating follow-up communication; prescreening applications for study abroad, fellowships, special majors, mentoring, and graduation; preparing petitions and reports for review by the Committee on Academic Standing; preparing preliminary graduation check out for senior advisees; responsibility for the orderly maintenance of advisees' educational records and files; delivering academic planning sessions; participating in student and office events including but not limited to Jumpstart, New Student Orientation, graduation festivities, Honor Society events, etc. Works collaboratively with other Columbia offices including the Center for Career Education, Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, GS Alumni Affairs, the Office of Global Engagement, and GS Admissions, providing information and developing joint programming when appropriate.