Academic Advisor

Overview

The Academic Advisor position plays a key role in supporting student success by advising students on course selection, academic requirements for their chosen areas of concentration, and post‑graduation planning. The position helps students navigate their academic journey, make informed decisions, and achieve their educational and scholastic goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve on Committees: Participate in various college and university committees, including advising leadership, advisor caucus, practical advising, curriculum committee, and food insecurity coalition.
• Certify Graduation: Maintain records on graduating students, ensure all graduation and minor requirements are met, and coordinate with the Office of the Registrar (OTR) for any changes.
• Manage Student Records and Data: Oversee academic standing, manage student data in multiple systems (Banner, Degree Works, Workflow, Advise Assist, Qlik, Smartsheet, Salesforce), ensure FERPA compliance, and handle major and minor changes.
• Create and Implement Retention Strategies: Develop and execute strategies to retain students.
• Coordinate Orientation Sessions: Organize and attend Camp War Eagle and SOS sessions, advise students and parents, and assist with registration.
• Advise Students: Conduct registration advising sessions, participate in pre-advising workshops, communicate through various channels, and maintain office hours for advising appointments.
• Utilize Campus Software: Use various software tools (Advise Assist, Banner, Canvas, Salesforce, Smartsheet, Degree Works, Workflow) for advising-related tasks, including managing office hours, inputting data, creating content, and tracking processes.
• Manage Student Crises: Coordinate with Auburn Cares on student issues (mental health, Title IX, academic, inter-personal), and provide support for academic and personal challenges.
• Communicate with Stakeholders: Engage with parents, families, and campus partners while adhering to FERPA regulations.
• Engage in Professional Development: Attend professional development sessions, conferences, and workshops at Auburn, regionally, and nationally/internationally, and serve in leadership roles.
• Title IX Advising: Support complainants or defendants in Title IX cases, assist in hearing preparation, provide emotional support, and offer advice on mediation and hearing outcomes.
• Transfer Specialist: Schedule and lead SOS Agriculture sessions, organize the SOS program, support transfer students, and manage their progress.
• Department Award Committee Member: Prepare and submit award packets, provide insights on nominations, and attend committee meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• For positions that require the employee to teach, a Master's degree will be required.