Academic Advisor I

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor I position plays a critical role in supporting student success by providing comprehensive guidance, personalized academic planning, and holistic support throughout students' academic journeys.

The Academic Advising Center provides support to undergraduate students addressing critical areas such as academic advisement, registration, student support services utilization, and academic transitional success skills.

Responsibilities

Advising - 75

• Serve as primary academic advisor to caseload of students.
• Meet with students individually to discuss academic progress and create comprehensive academic plans
• Help students select appropriate courses, majors, and minors that align with their career goals and degree requirements
• Provide course registration and enrollment support
• Complete first semester registrations for incoming first-year and transfer students
• Connect students with appropriate campus resources

Teaching/Instructing - 15

• Teach approximately three sections of First-Year Academic Seminars that introduce students to campus resources and strategies for academic success, provide instruction for course registration, and/or assists with delivery of major-based FYAS. Typically, Fall Semester only.

Programming - 5

• Support student programs (e.g., workshops, fairs, or expos) to connect students with academic opportunities on campus as well as student support services.

Other - 5

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree upon hire.

Required Experience

One to three years advising experience or one to three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Member of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's Degree in Education, Counseling, Student Personnel, Higher Ed or related field upon hire.

Preferred Experience

Possess experience advising students in a college or university setting, or similar transferrable experience.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

KNOWLEDGE

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Banner, DegreeWorks, Student Success Collaborative, and appropriate software to maintain student advising records.

SKILLS

Leadership skills to support an ongoing initiative to improve the quality of academic advising and its relationship to student retention.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification