Academic Advisor

Job Responsibilities

• Provides educational guidance by working with students concerning their academic plans, progress, and class schedule.
• Provides academic advising to support student retention and graduation initiatives.
• Collaborates with faculty advisors and department chairs when applicable regarding a student's academic program and progression.
• Participates in New Student Orientation as it relates to Academic Advising.
• Educates students about the value of academic advisement and the importance of the registration process.
• Informs advisees of significant deadlines regarding Course Add, Course Drop, Mid-Terms, Course Withdrawals, and Academic Support Services.
• Identifies and helps resolve obstacles impeding the academic success of students.
• Meets with students a minimum of two times per semester and as necessary.
• Explains academic policies, procedures, and guidelines to students to meet their educational goals.
• Supports students in developing a required academic plan to meet graduation requirements.
• Maintains advising records and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Engages in professional development activities by participating in conferences, training sessions, and webinars to stay current in the best practices of academic advising.
• Performs related duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the goals of the Office or Academic Advisement, within the Advisor's scope of responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree; at least 3 years of experience in academic advising or related student support services.
• Experience with Colleague Self Service or other Higher Education Database systems.

Schedule

May need to occasionally attend meetings/conferences/workshops out of town. Evening and weekend hours to address special events will occasionally be required.