STEM Academic Advisor II
STEM Academic Advisor II
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USD 19 - 22
1 Vacancy
Job Description
The Academic Advising Coordinator works closely with the Deans Office of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Director of Student Advising Services (SAS) in planning developing maintaining and evaluating a program designed to help La Sierra students become successful graduates or completers. The coordinator advises students at all levels of preparation and coordinates with other Advising Coordinators in regular work sessions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists students with advising and registration resolving holds and technology issues identifying documents for admission and completion tracking student records including attendance and satisfactory Academic Progress evaluating transcripts creating student schedules and troubleshooting any problems that might arise with service departments.
Interacts regularly with students to review degree progress field student issues create a positive learning environment resolve conflicts and support student retention and wellness.
Meets with academic faculty program directors and service departments (considered a regular member in both academic and service departments) and serves as a communication link between departments.
Oversees academic progress for all students under their advisement and monitors academic progress throughout the quarter maintaining uptodate records for students through DegreeWorks (or other) recording actions agreements and program variations for each student and ensuring that students are ready for program completion or graduation.
Lead weekly UNST 101 sessions to orient freshmen to college life covering essential topics such as study skills time management and campus resources. Foster a supportive and engaging environment encouraging active participation and addressing student concerns.
Meet with students on Academic Probation or Critical Academic Probation to create individualized recovery plans set realistic goals and schedule regular checkins to review progress and adjust plans as necessary.
Manages internal student tracking system and outbound communication to students including informational and course evaluation.
Creates quarterly enrollment spreadsheets and various reports for the CAS deans office and the director of Student Advising Services.
Provides class support to faculty and students including assistance with Blackboard DUO authentication portal issues etc.
Has access to Banner as designated by supervisor.
Helps organize outreach programs and events; periodically attends and recruits at fairs info sessions mixers and other networking events (virtually or inperson) to represent the College of Arts & Sciences at La Sierra University.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Qualifications
Ability to engage with people. Must be a team player problemsolver and selfstarter; must have a positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism and attention to detail. Must have strong written and oral communication skills. Must be able to communicate comfortably with people from a variety of backgrounds and conduct themselves appropriately in a variety of settings. Must be trustworthy consistent reliable and efficient and have a high level of integrity. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Helpful to have web development experience and be wellversed in Blackboard and social media. FERPA training will be required.
Education/Experience
Bachelors degree (B.A.) required from a fouryear college or university (graduate degree beneficial); and at least two years related experience.
Language Ability
Communication analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through the completion of a bachelors degree program. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with faculty members staff members current and prospective students alums and members of the business community.
Math Ability
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Problems are highly varied complex and often nonrecurring novel and require creative approaches to resolutions. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite SPSS and Blackboard Learn Online program.
Certificates and Licenses
None
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise student employees
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with hands and arms walk climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
Confidentiality: Works with confidential and sensitive matters.
Wage Range:$19.51 to $22.50 per hour plus generous benefits
Comprehensive health coverage available
Tuition Assistance
10 Paid Holidays
FSA Pet Insurance Legal Services Identity Protection Services and more!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
