Academic Advisor
Job Location:
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
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Job Summary
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Advise students on academic programs degree requirements course selection registration and institutional policies.
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Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records using advising software and student information systems.
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Assist with orientation programs and firstyear experience initiatives.
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Provide targeted support to students on academic probation or those at risk.
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Guide students through transfer or graduate school processes if applicable.
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Collaborate with faculty and campus departments to support student success.
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Stay current on institutional changes academic policies and advising best practices.
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Participate in professional development opportunities and advisingrelated committees.
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Bachelors degree in education counseling psychology or related field (Masters preferred).
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13 years of experience in academic advising student services or higher education.
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Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
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Familiarity with student information systems (e.g. Banner PeopleSoft) and advising tools (e.g. DegreeWorks Starfish).
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Commitment to diversity equity and studentcentered advising.
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Masters degree in higher education administration counseling or a related field.
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Experience working with diverse student populations including firstgeneration college students.
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Knowledge of academic policies curriculum structures and student development theory.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Athenahealth
- Data Collection
- Ellucian
- Academic Advising
- Peoplesoft
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
