Advising Assistant - Honors College

About the role

Assists in advising and preparing degree plans for undergraduate and/or graduate students, coordinating student registration, maintaining student records, coordinating class schedules (including assignment of classrooms), and assisting in conducting new student orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in advising current and prospective students on degree requirements and administrative procedures
• Prepares degree plans for students; reviews and revises academic degree requirement handouts and forms
• Corresponds with applicants concerning application procedures, status, financial aid, and prerequisites by phone, letters, and e-mail
• Participates in student registrations and drop/add sessions
• May assist faculty members with outgoing changes in academic procedures during the term, such as grade changes, student petitions, leave of absences, and general student complaints and problems
• Compiles information in personal computer on applicants for admissions and assistantships to monitor status and identify deserving students
• Creates and maintains hardcopy files of students and applicants
• May participate in new student orientation and represent department at university events, such as Cougar Preview
• Prepares revisions of the class schedule and may prepare faculty assignment roster
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc., as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience

Preferred skills

• Experience or familiarity with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and FileMaker Pro
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 software

Pay

$16.63 - $18.73 per hour