Duties & Responsibilities

Student Advising Meetings

• Engage in purposeful discussions with students to learn about their course performance and interests and assist with the selection of an appropriate major.
• Provide guidance regarding academic and career options.
• Refer students to appropriate academic, career, and student affairs support resources.
• Articulate study abroad courses for undergraduate students.
• Provide New Student Registration advising and assistance to new first-year and transfer students.

Advising Administrative Duties

• Monitor students' academic progress toward graduation using the appropriate systems; identify and proactively reach out to advisees to support successful academic progress.
• Thoroughly document all student contacts using the advising portal system.

Advising Leadership

• Collaborate with other advisors to maintain and develop advising strategies that support Gies students.
• Research and assess current programs, as assigned by the Director, to evaluate their success and recommend improvements or new programming based on outcomes.

Program Coordination & Collaboration

• Coordinate programs and events related to major and career exploration, academic success skills, student transition, and other relevant areas.
• Collaborate with college and campus units to support students' academic success and professional development.
• Support Office of Undergraduate Affairs initiatives and programs as assigned.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• At least two years of experience in higher education or related field. Experience can include graduate work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Experience working directly with undergraduate students in higher education, particularly with first generation, low socioeconomic status, underrepresented students, or international students in higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate student education and ability to respond to undergraduate students' needs and concerns.
• Exceptional communication skills,
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues within and outside of the unit.