Academic Advisor I - Advising

Job Summary

Advise students on course selection, requirements for selected areas of concentration, and post-college plans to help meet their educational needs and realize student scholastic goals.

Based on the recent Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.

Responsibilities

There are 2 available positions.

Typical Allocation of Duties:

• Advising - 45%
  Advise students with regards to their educational, career, personal and social development needs. Refer students to academic and personal resources as appropriate. Assist students in selecting courses.
• Interpret polices - 15%
  Clarify and interpret academic policies and degree requirements.
• Student files - 15%
  Maintain and update student files and records. Ensure compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Student transition services - 15%
  Facilitate programs that help students explore career and post-bachelor's degree options. Assist students in the transition from high school to college and provide appropriate referral to University offices and resources as needed.
• Monitor student progress - 10%
  Monitor student academic progress and provide developmental programming focused on student academic needs. Advise, monitor, and work closely with students on academic probation and those returning from academic suspension.

Supervisor Expectations:

• Serve as the advisor of record for undergraduate students in University Advising with advising delivered primarily in-person and on-campus.
• Develop expertise in interpreting university, college, and program policies, procedures, and curricular requirements.
• Audit student records for curriculum, major, and graduation requirements.
• Refer students with academic discrepancies to proper officials for further action.
• Evaluate and maintain student records for degree requirements using DegreeWorks and other technologies.
• Monitor student registration activities and academic performance/progress.
• Communications to students regarding course scheduling, core and major requirements, academic resources, etc.
• Participate in New Student Orientation sessions, including those scheduled on Saturdays and evenings. This includes onboarding of new students and presenting to small groups during these events.
• Participate in unit, division, and university-wide committees, projects, trainings or initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive team culture.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participation in events that occur outside of standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including some weekends.

Required Qualifications

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related work experience. Must meet qualifications upon start date.

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