Position Summary
An Academic Advisor manages a case load of students with a goal of providing comprehensive support for their academic performance goals and timely completion of their degree. An Advisor is responsible for assisting students with advising on majors career exploration and development of academic planning strategies. Utilizing technology and other resources Academic Advisors work directly with students on course sequencing success skills and habits and provide guidance that assist with progression toward degree completion. Advisors engage with new students and supporters through new student orientation and support college transition and student success.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree. One year of higher education experience working with students. Knowledge of college student development and research on retention and persistence. Evidence of working with and responding to the needs of a diverse student population. Ability to professionally represent the university to diverse constituencies. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively build rapport and project a positive attitude. Demonstrated organizational and problemsolving skills. Knowledge of current and best practices related to college student retention academic success coaching and academic advising. Working knowledge of computer applications. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality. Willingness to work evening and weekends as needed. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree. Experience advising/coaching college students teaching and understanding of higher education administration. Experience using retention data and customer relationship management software solutions. Working knowledge of university curriculum academic programs policies and procedures. Experience with development of outreach campaigns.
Required Experience:
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