POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Academic Advisor I
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1111
GRADE 42
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director, of Advising Center or Designee.
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Academic Advisor provides fundamental academic advising to students in understanding degree requirements, course selection, and university policies. This position proactively orients students regarding admissions, placement testing, registration processes, policies, procedures, resources, and programs, monitors academic progress, conducts routine check-ins, and addresses academic concerns. The Advisor collaborates with retention and recruitment professionals and initiatives to identify at risk-students, and then connects them with appropriate resources, as well as contribute to efforts to attract potential students to the department.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree is preferred.
Experience: Academic advising experience is preferred, where knowledge of federal, state, and higher education policies and procedures has been gained. At least one to two years in higher education or similar related work experience is preferred.
Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills (particularly in working with a diverse student population), organizational and management skills, problem solving skills, organizational skills and attention to detail are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Computer literacy is required, experience with database applications is preferred.
Other: The scope of the position minimally requires work in the evenings and on weekends. The position may require travel, including overnight travel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE
1. Provides fundamental academic advising services to students within the academic units by being knowledgeable of academic policies and procedures, and assists students in understanding degree requirements, course selection, and university policies.2. Proactively orients students regarding admissions, placement testing, registration processes, policies, procedures, resources, and programs.
3. Conducts routine check-ins with students to monitor academic progress and address any concerns by reviewing academic records, placement tests, and other standardized test results with students in order to develop course selections consistent with their career choices and degree requirements.
4. Supports retention efforts by identifying at-risk students and connecting them with appropriate resources and teaching the student to develop a semester-by-semester schedule and outline for program study.
5. Maintains accurate records of advising sessions and student interactions, including tracking and documentation of student progress toward degree completion, and utilizing university advising tools and systems for effective record-keeping, as well as assist with collection of necessary data, to review trends that may impact student retention.
6. Participates in student orientation programs that welcome and introduce students to academic resources as well as, contribute to informational sessions for new students on academic expectations.
7. Assist in organizing and participating in recruitment events for prospective students, such as, Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) Program regarding orientation and registration activities and providing SOAR participants with instructions and pertinent information related to the orientation and matriculation of all new students.
8. Engage in basic professional development opportunities related to academic advising as well as attend training sessions to enhance advising skills, stay informed about university policies and changes in academic programs in addition to attending training and/or courses required by the supervisor.
9. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
10. Contributes to the overall success of the Center by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Academic Advisor I generally exercises no supervision of others.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
APRIL 2024
