Senior Academic Advisor

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The department of Academic Advising contributes to the University College mission of ensuring the successful transition of first- and second-year students into the University to put them on track toward graduation in four years.

Primary Purpose of Position

• Provide leadership for coordinating occasional advising activities or practices, including:
• (1) Advising programs (group sessions, orientation preparation, open House and other events),
• (2) Advising communication (website, advising syllabus, advising emails to new students, brochure edits, academic counseling and liaison partnerships),
• (3) Advising procedures (handbook, contact sheets and other documents, advising policies, student file guidelines).

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Provide academic advisement to NCCU’s University College constituents (first year students, sophomores and transfer students) through one-on-one meetings, workshops, or presentations regarding majors, degree requirements, academic progress, and selection of courses for future semesters.
• Aid students in educational planning and problem-solving, and give appropriate resources and referrals to campus support services for information and aid in making academic and personal decisions.
• Develop a course schedule for and with each student.
• Advise students about academic standards, policies, programs, and student information systems available to facilitate their success.
• Meet with advisees several times each semester and, in particular, after identification on early warning and mid semester grade report lists.
• Maintain and track general and confidential student records.

Function Leadership and Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Academic Advising Coordinator and/or Associate Dean to provide leadership for coordinating occasional advising activities or practices, including:
• (1) Advising programs (group sessions, orientation preparation, open House and other events),
• (2) Advising communication (website, advising syllabus, advising emails to new students, brochure edits, academic counseling and liaison partnerships),
• (3) Advising procedures (handbook, contact sheets and other documents, advising policies, student file guidelines).

Function Knowledge - Professional

• Participate in information sessions and recruiting activities for prospective students and parents and assist with tasks related to planning and implementing the advising program.
• Partner with academic departments and student services.
• Aid in developing and implementing proactive retention strategies for at-risk students and implementing general advising best practices.
• Attend departmental meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.