Academic Advising Specialist

About the role

The College of Forestry is seeking an Academic Advising Specialist. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Responsibilities

• Provide undergraduate students with advising toward retention and degree/qualification completion. This may include orientation/supporting student transitions, academic success strategies, goal identification, course and experiential learning planning, and career considerations for Oregon State University’s diverse population of students.
• Monitor student progress and engage the student in conversation around strategies and resources to enhance their academic experience and works to resolve experienced difficulties.
• Work as part of a team to achieve established goals in collaboration with representatives of campus services and community partners as appropriate, and communicate with other University units regarding undergraduate academic requirements.
• Support other areas such as assessment, career exploration, early warning/proactive interventions, international student advising, connection to university resources, and working with students in academic difficulty.
• Work with student information systems and various data files and sources and prepare a wide variety of reports using multiple tools.
• Keep abreast of University and unit policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to assist students in meeting academic requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience in a higher education student services setting, or related experience advising, counseling, or mentoring individuals in other settings (i.e., K-12 environments, non-profits, etc.).
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
• Outstanding demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing rapport and using other social skills (in large group, small group, and/or interpersonal settings).
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools.