Academic Advisor (College of Engineering)

About the role

The position is in-person with remote work agreement for 2 remote days/week.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic counsel and advice to undergraduate students, prospective students, and graduate students (if applicable), ensuring they progress toward graduation in a timely manner.
• Initiate proactive outreach to students, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Participate in academic reviews as they pertain to the Scholastic Standing process.
• Evaluate transfer student transcripts.
• Absorb and advise students who wish to change majors.
• Certify undergraduate students for graduation, ensuring they meet all requirements and progress toward graduation in a timely manner.
• Coordinate relevant college events involving undergraduate and/or prospective students.
• Aid in planning and executing programs in residence halls, including evenings and weekend events as required.
• Work closely with Center for Career and Experiential Education to provide up-to-date information to students related to career and major choices.
• Research, compile, and maintain statistical data and reports related to student progress.
• Participate in ongoing 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.

Requirements

• 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 advising students in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Qualifications

• None listed

Skills

• Personal computers, printers; word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$60,000 - $70,000

Schedule

In-person with remote work agreement for 2 remote days/week.