Academic Advisor
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Job Description
The Academic Advisor is primarily responsible for delivering comprehensive advising to an assigned caseload of transfer students from the point of admission intention to enroll and through their first semester. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Transfer Initiatives the advisor will support firstterm/firstyear transfer students and will partner with academic units on the transition of those students to faculty advisors in time for registration for their second term. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution UNCG has a strategic focus on diversifying our faculty and staff to reflect this growth and better support our emerging student population. This position has been established as part of UNCGs strategic focus on diversifying our faculty and staff and providing support our growing Latinx student population. Staffing culturally responsive and informed academic advisors who understand Latinx students experiences is essential to addressing our equity goals and supporting students in overcoming disproportionate academic achievement gaps.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree in Higher Education Counseling or related field from an accredited fouryear college or university OR Bachelors degree from an accredited fouryear institution and a minimum of 2 years of experience contributing to student success initiatives in a higher education setting; Bilingual in Spanish Experience working within the field of academic advising or in developing and implementing services/initiatives to support college student transition success and retention. Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing Latinx and other marginalized student groups Exceptional interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills Ability to multitask and balance multiple priorities or projects in a facedpaced work environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient computer skills (MS Office Ellucian BANNER Experience working with faculty staff and students in a professional environment. Experience collaborating with faculty staff and students from a variety of academic disciplines and administrative units. Strong organization skills ability to handle multiple tasks establish work priorities respond to unanticipated student or faculty needs and work well as part of a team. Masters degree preferred in Higher Education Counseling or related field from an accredited fouryear college or university.
Work Environment
Inside C Overtime O
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
