Academic Advisor

About This Role

An Academic Advisor provides professional academic support services to undergraduate students, including new, continuing, non-degree, transfer, and students pursuing minors. This role involves advising and counseling students on academic, social, and personal development, including academic, professional, and career goals, with referrals to campus partners as appropriate. The position assists in planning and actively participates in activities related to the recruitment, conversion, and retention of new and continuing undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel undergraduate students in meeting degree requirements and understanding academic regulations and policy
• Support and instruct students to develop academic decision-making skills
• Address issues that affect academic performance; make appropriate referrals to other University student services
• Communicate with faculty regarding students in academic distress; assist students with selection and registration of courses
• Liaise with other university departments that support unique populations of students; provide recommendations and solutions to streamline advising processes that improve students’ academic experience and address their developmental needs
• Monitor and evaluate each student’s academic progress throughout the academic year, including transfer credit
• Assist students with the resolution and understanding of degree audit, change of majors, graduation, and other related issues
• Conduct degree clearance for graduating students
• Maintain accurate record of advising meetings for student files
• Make recommendations to the Associate Dean regarding exceptions to academic regulations, academic warnings, probations, and dismissals
• Participate in on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment and conversion events as assigned by supervisor, leadership team, and/or Dean
• Create and deliver content as needed for new students
• Assist new first-year and transfer students with course selection and registration support
• Represent unit on university committees, serve as a resource for faculty and other members of the university community
• Identify and develop programs or initiatives that enhance the professional, intellectual, career, leadership, and personal development of undergraduate students
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, leadership team, and/or Dean

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1 - 3 years of professional experience, preferably in higher education and student support
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic and high-pressure environment
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and develop productive working relationships with multiple constituencies (faculty, students, staff, alumni, parents)