Academic Advisor (College of Business) - 2 Positions

Position Information

Position Number: SF02048
Job Title: Academic Advisor (College of Business) - 2 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide academic counsel and advice to undergraduate students, prospective students, and graduate students if applicable, ensuring that they progress toward graduation in a timely fashion.
• Initiate student contact, providing intrusive advising outreach as appropriate.
• Cook up relevant college events involving undergraduate and/or prospective students.
• Assist with advising during new student orientation and transfer orientation.
• Participate in academic reviews as pertain to the Scholastic Standing process.
• Aid in planning and executing of programs in residence halls, evenings and weekends as required.
• Assist/advise students who may want to change majors.
• Work closely with the College of Business Career Center and the Center for Career and Experiential Education in order to provide up-to-date information to students related to career and major choices.
• Research, compile, and maintain statistical data and reports regarding student progress.
• Participate in on-going training in all aspects of academic advising, including the use of technology and data management systems that support effective advising.
• Attend conferences and workshops.
• Maintain relevant statistical data as required.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience in academic advising in higher education (may include time as graduate student), OR, a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years full-time experience in academic advising in higher education, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience advising/counseling current or aspiring college students.
• Demonstrated experience working with current or aspiring college students.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity and social justice in your work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in college student personnel services, counseling, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with on-line information, presentation technology, and student records systems.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.