Essential Job Functions
This position reports to the Associate Director of Academic Advising & Retention and engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements. Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records, and contributes to the development and delivery of academic advising related events and programs. Works to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and holistic advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
What You’ll Do
Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
Serves as a main point of contact for students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements; assists with identifying and assessing interests, skills, and values to match appropriate field of study/career options, and refers students to appropriate institutional resources.
Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers.
Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies.
Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum.
Participates in the campus-wide advising community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree at time of application
Two years of experience working in a higher education setting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Student Affairs or related field
Experience with integrated student information systems (Peoplesoft, EAB Navigate, ImageNow)
Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.
In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource. |
