Academic Advisor

About the role

The purpose of this position is to support the mechanical and aerospace engineering degree programs (including site-based programs) and educational mission with teaching, undergraduate advising, scheduling and registration, recruitment and communications. This position reports directly to the Director of Undergraduate Advising.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advising & Student Support — 45% Serve as assigned advisor for MAE undergraduate students
  Pre-registration advising (EFY and post-CODA students)
  Course selection, academic requirements, and success strategies
  Hold scheduled advising office hours
  Assist with student registration and related paperwork
• Advising Operations & Process Improvement — 15% Contribute to improvement of advising portals, materials, and processes
  Provide support to advising office operations
  Serve as a resource on academic policies and procedures
• Student Engagement, Communication & Events — 15% Support departmental events (orientation, commencement, symposiums, info sessions)
  Communicate opportunities, resources, and policies to students
• Collaboration & Team Contribution — 10% Work collaboratively with MAE advising team
  Cross-functional departmental support
• Data, Reporting & Accreditation Support — 10% Assist with ABET data collection and reporting
  Generate student/course reports for faculty and leadership
• Scheduling & Administrative Support — 5% Provide backup support for course scheduling
  Other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering related field; Post-baccalaureate credentials in an education or advising related field plus alternative professional training and experience may be substituted on an exceptional basis
• Experience mentoring, teaching and/or advising at a college level or in a professional setting
• Excellent interpersonal and advising skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders under pressure while meeting competing deadlines
• Ability to interact with students at varying developmental stages in a confidential environment
• Comfortable speaking to large groups
• Appreciation for the various perspectives, identities, backgrounds, ages, and educational goals of modern undergraduate students
• Commitment to working in a team environment and willingness to support departmental initiatives
• Ability to review and interpret policies to make independent decisions within policy guidelines

Benefits

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.