Academic Advisor
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$ 49500 - 62000
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JOB TITLE
Academic AdvisorLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Academic AdvisingDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Academic Advising Operations this position provides individualized support to a caseload of undergraduate students and develops initiatives focused on retention and graduation for students who have experienced academic challenges.JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Serve as an academic advising resource for a caseload of students across majors and class years by:
- Conducting individual advising appointments throughout the academic year to assist students with short- and long-term academic planning major selection and course selection.
- Assisting students in navigating campus systems as well as accessing and utilizing appropriate resources to support their academic and personal success.
- Serve as an academic coach for academically at-risk students by:
- Providing weekly one-on-one meetings for students who have struggled academically.
- Helping students identify and address personal and academic challenges.
- Identifying concrete strategies and resources to improve academic performance.
- Coordinate reporting and distribution of data pertaining to students who have experienced academic difficulty.
- Provide course registration support to students by:
- Conducting individual student appointments to help students outline an appropriate course schedule.
- Providing drop-in availability during all add/drop and course registration periods to assist students in planning and finalizing an appropriate path of study each term.
- Hosting informational sessions and/or presentations for specific groups of students regarding course selection and registration advice.
- Other responsibilities:
- Submit CARE reports for students whose concerns go beyond the scope of academic advising or who are academically at-risk and unresponsive to outreach.
- Liaise with the CARE Team Coordinator on a plan to address each student of concern which may include communicating with students faculty or family members as needed and/or appropriate.
- Develop initiatives to support students who are taking a leave of absence.
- Develop initiatives focused on retention and graduation of students who have experienced academic difficulty.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree - required
- Masters degree strongly preferred but not required. Candidates without a Masters degree should have at least 1 - 2 years experience in advising or a related field supporting students in an educational capacity.
Compensation depends on experience but ranges from $49500 to $62000. The role includes a generous benefits package: 4 weeks of paid time off an extra week off at the end of December 13 paid holidays comprehensive health dental and vision insurance a 9.5% retirement match after one year disability and life insurance tuition assistance (including full WPI tuition for dependents after 3 years) free access to the fitness center wellness resources flexible summer hours employee discounts and opportunities to join employee resource groups.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
