About This Role
An Academic Advisor guides students to become self-directed learners and decision-makers, taking responsibility for their education and life goals. This role involves counseling students on academic matters, career development, and problem resolution, while also monitoring their progress and connecting them with college resources.
Responsibilities
- Counsel and assist all students with matters related to goals, policies, choice of curriculum, course load, study habits, course scheduling, academic action, problem resolution, and career development
- Assist students in setting academic, career, and life goals, and develop strategies for achieving these goals through continued monitoring and contact
- Guide students to become self-directed learners and decision-makers who take responsibility for their education and life
- Utilize early alert system and follow through with interventions to aid in student success
- Work closely with academic divisions to ensure updated information is provided to advisees and to inform them of specific student problems and needs
- Participate in college retention efforts
- Utilize appropriate technology to support effective advising, including video conferencing software
- Be actively involved in professional development
- Provide guidance and assistance to transfer students to ensure a smooth transition into and/or out of four-year institutions
- Monitor, track, and report progress on a cohort group of students, including success, retention, and completion rates
- Educate and provide students with information on resources and services available at the campus/center
- Work with faculty and staff to promote opportunities for students, including participating in academic division events and programs
- Attend all advising trainings
- Maintain daily record of student advising interactions
- Meet with lead division at least once a semester to remain knowledgeable of program changes and updates
- Establish and maintain coordination with other academic divisions and administrative staff regarding student issues and achievements
- Serve on various college committees
- Submit activity reports as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1 year of experience in Higher Education
Nice to have:
- Master's Degree
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office suite)
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Ability to multi-task and work in teams; highly organized
