Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

Position Title: Academic Advisor
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Department: Advising Services
Compensation: $50,000 - $56,000
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher, at least one (1) year of professional work or internship/practicum experience in higher education working directly with students
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree or higher, at least one (1) year of experience advising students in a college/university setting, excellent written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by written application materials and interviews (where applicable), experience building positive relationships with diverse populations, prior experience in higher education, particularly in areas related to Art & Architecture, Business, or Engineering

• Work within a distributed campus advising system, assisting students in an assigned school, college, or major; develop and deliver curricular expertise within a localized advising context while maintaining a holistic and student-centric approach to delivery of support and guidance.
• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
• Serves as a main point of contact for students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements; assists with identifying and assessing interests, skills, and values to match appropriate field of study/career options, and refers students to appropriate institutional resources.
• Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers.
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies.
• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum.
• Proactively engages students as needed.
• Participates in the campus-wide advising community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strive to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
• Demonstrate relational and developmental student-centered advising that assist the whole student in prior student success, persistence, and progress towards educational goals.
• Develop expertise in specific, position-related curricula and student supports or opportunities.
• Regularly consult with senior advisors or supervisors on student issues.

Professional Involvement:

• Expected to participate in New Advisor Onboarding.
• To attend a minimum of four meetings annually of the Advisors & Coaches Network.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher, at least one (1) year of experience advising students in a college/university setting, excellent written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by written application materials and interviews (where applicable), experience building positive relationships with diverse populations, prior experience in higher education, particularly in areas related to Art & Architecture, Business, or Engineering.