Academic Advisor

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Advising: (50%)
  • One-to-one advising, online platforms, email and phone communications, workshop presentations, large group presentations that may include prospective students, and new incoming students and parents.
  • Review and monitor student advising records, including degree audits, departmental/internal advising worksheets, transcripts, and student schedules, keep updated records and notes in student files.
  • Aid with workshops for students regarding school and options relating to minors and second major matters, such as prerequisites, deadlines for declaring a minor or second major, along with designing and conducting advising events with other members of the Academic Affairs advisement team.
  • Hold one-on-one and small group life skills workshops and coaching designed and coordinated with the Associate and Assistant Deans.
  • Cover office for the Academic Advising office.
• Programming and Resource Liaison: (30%)
  • Support the Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, and Senior Coordinator of Academic Services throughout the school year with such tasks as advising for first year and transfer orientations, senior checks, development of advising materials, open hours, preview day, graduation.
  • Direct students towards campus resources that will enhance their ability to be academically successful, referring students to other staff members of the CFA Dean’s Office as appropriate.
  • Oversee College-level student engagement initiatives, including but not limited to, the implementation and maintenance of technology-based platforms.
• Communication and Reporting: (20%)
  • Work with the Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, and Senior Coordinator for Academic Services as well as the Communications Manager regarding student outreach.
  • Utilize Banner/PROWL reporting to monitor cohorts to promote student success, retention, and persistence initiatives.
  • Analyze data and make recommendations to promote student success.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean, College of Communication and Fine Arts (or the immediately defined authority from the CFA Academic Affairs Office).

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

• Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university.
• Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.
• Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or Sociology is preferred; other disciplinary areas and commensurate experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with student program or services in progressively responsible positions.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of academic advising, curriculum, administrative functions in education field.
• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information.
• Experience designing and creating instructional material preferred.
• Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask in a shared-space team environment as well as being adaptable to the varying student and faculty needs according to the seasons of the academic year.
• Demonstrated computer competency and knowledgeable of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Staff Regular Salary Range

• $71,100.00 - $88,900.00
• Salary commensurate with education and experience.