Advisor

Job Description
Advising is an equal partnership between the student and the Advisor who is responsible for providing advisement/planning to students with current and accurate information about academic programs and campus policies to empower students to own their educational choices and decisions. Advisors collaborate with students their families (when needed) and other departments to develop appropriate academic and transitional support to students as well as holistic proactive opportunities applicable to all aspects of the students life academic personal social and career. The Advisor will serve as the point person in a warm handoff from Admissions to assist the student and their families navigate preenrollment tasks to be completed prior to arriving on campus through tasks required to the point of graduation. The selected candidate will also assist in the instruction of the FirstYear Experience course and the implementation of other programs and services designed to promote academic personal and social/emotional success engagement and retention of students. This is a fulltime twelve 12 month appointment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : Serve as the point person to assist students and their families in completing necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition when they arrive on campus and throughout their matriculation. Monitors students progress toward certificate or degree requirements. Verifies completion of degree requirements for degree conferral. Responsible for the registration drop/add withdrawal and changes of curriculum functions including data entry into the registration system for each student advised. Provides information regarding the promotion of special programs and opportunities such as learning communities honors programs etc. Assist with firstyear student activities that promote a sense of belongingness and connection to peers Saint Augustines University and the community. Establish and maintains interdepartmental relationships with all student services instructional programs and college partners in order to effectively respond to students needs. Teach the FirstYear Experience FYE I and II courses. Design and lead Success Seminars on such topics as time management test taking study skills dealing with homesickness and leadership building. Provide student support through developmental coaching that comprehensively supports the whole student in all aspects of their life academic personal social and career. Provide transitional advising support to all entering firstyear students. Advise on scheduling majors and careers academic progress and general College policies and procedures. Provide academic overview through the group peer and individualized contact. Advise students regarding academic standards and assist with creating schedules. Maintain confidential records collect data and prepare reports related to the functions of advising planning evaluation and assessment. Other duties as identified by the supervisor CHARACTERISTICS OF POSITION AND /OR EXPECTATIONS : Demonstrated history of ability to analyze a complex situation accurately then deploy an effective solution (problem solving). Ability to build and maintain a collaborative working relationship with diverse multicultural stakeholders (internal and external) and act as an advocate for the student and the University. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Comfortable speaking to a wide variety of audiences including parents students coaches faculty and administrators. Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills are required. Excellent time management and organization skills are required for this fastpaced environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media platforms required. Must be able to adhere to student confidentiality and privacy guidelines. Saint Augustines University SAU drawing on its rich legacy as an access institution is a studentfocused comprehensive educational institution that produces outstanding graduates prepared for personal and professional success. SAU was established in 1867 in Raleigh NC by the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. A fouryear liberal arts university with an average enrollment of approximately 1000 SAU sits on 105 lush acres just north of Downtown Raleigh NC. The institution offers more than 20 undergraduate degrees and a Master of Public Administration MPA Program and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges SACSCOC . Additional Information: Employment is contingent upon a positive background check and proof of COVID 19 vaccination. Documentation of medical and religious exemptions will be accommodated. Official transcript is required upon acceptance of the position.

Required Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Masters degree required. College Student Development Counseling Education or closely related field preferred. Experience providing student development services/advising to students in a higher education setting.