Academic Advisor

Position Title: Academic Advisor

Department: 2010Academic Success Center

Responsibilities:

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking a dynamic professional to serve as an Academic Advisor within the Academic Success Center to facilitate professional academic advising services to first year students.The Academic Success Center is part of the division of Student Success.

The Academic Success Centers Academic Advisorstake a holistic approach in the responsibilities of: providing academic and career planning to first year students coaching students on high impact academic success practices informing students of degree requirements and supporting their transition into advisor will support the ASCs and Universitys efforts to increase the persistence and graduation rates of the undergraduate student by fostering retention of students through mentoring advising and other support programs.

DUTIES:

-Advise assigned students on progression requirements and selection of courses. Review and interpret placement and other standardized test scores transcripts courses enrollment and other transfer work.

-Maintain systematic and frequent contact with advisees.

-Monitor identify and support students with academic difficulties.

-Refer students to appropriate support services such as counseling financial aid etc. and encourage student participation in beyond the classroom activities.

-Collaborate with academic college and departmental representatives to ensure understanding of all degree programs responsible for advising.

-Provide an open and welcoming atmosphere that respects the unique and diverse background of each student.

-Support students through the development of career goals.

-Maintain thorough knowledge of major-specific curriculum and co-curricular activities.

-Serve on appropriate department college and/or campus advisory committees.

-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Masters Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

-Minimum of two years of work experience in higher education preferably in academic advising or counseling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Ability to work as part of a mutually dependent and supportive team.
-Demonstrated commitment to diversity and to supporting the academic success of allstudents.
-Excellent communication skills strong interpersonal skills ability to remain calm underpressure and to adapt quickly to change.
-Working knowledge of ERP system (i.e. Banner) or demonstrated ability to learn and utilizestudent data management system.

A cover letter stating why you are interested in this specific position and your qualifications in addition to a CV or resume are required in order to be considered for the position. Please submit your cover letter and resume as one PDF document.

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