Academic Advisor - School of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Manages an assigned caseload of 1st and 2nd year advisees and serves as a resource for students
• Edicates and guides students through the general education component of the nursing curriculum
• Works closely with other advisors, registrar, program directors, department chairs, and faculty to provide timely and accurate information to students on course options
• Maintains progress and retention of assigned advisees
• Refers students to the appropriate academic resources
• Affords support for registration, first year student retention, and admissions related events
• Supports the university’s inclusive excellence mission
• Supports the School of Nursing’s strategic initiatives
• Maintains database and documentation of advising sessions
• Collaborates with assistant and associate dean regarding student roster and attrition data
• Participates in school and university recruitment events
• May support teaching in first-year seminar and NUR 201

Qualifications

• Previous experience advising students in higher education
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication, including public presentations
• Knowledge of nursing or health-related fields
• Evidence of understanding the issues faced by college students
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds