Undergraduate Academic Advisor

About the role

The successful candidate will serve in the Statistics Department within the College of Science. This is a full-time, administrative and professional faculty, calendar-year position.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one advising to students
• Maintain clear, consistent, and accurate communication with students
• Ensure the confidential and precise management of student records
• Guide students in course selection and registration
• Develop individualized plans of study
• Monitor academic progress toward graduation
• Complete graduation clearance processes
• Interpret and communicate university and college policies and procedures
• Engage in electronic communication with students
• Support students who are not making satisfactory academic progress by identifying challenges and developing targeted remediation plans
• Participate in cross-training to support other undergraduate programs within the College of Science
• Occasionally assist other departments with advising needs as they arise
• Contribute to First-Year Experience courses (opportunities)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and advising experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet established deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace equivalents (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, university, and departmental guidelines
• Proven ability to effectively engage with diverse populations, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and prospective students and their families

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and advising experience
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in student development, counseling, education, or a related field
• Experience working within an academic unit, including roles in academic advising, student services, recruitment, and/or curriculum processes

Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong academic advising expertise or ability and a student-centered approach, with the ability to guide students effectively in course selection, degree planning, and understanding university policies.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Salary begins at $53,000 and is commensurate with relevant experience.

Schedule

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.