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Job No: 503840
Work Type: Staff
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Administrative Support, Full Time
PAY GRADE: 29E
Context of the Job:
Under the general direction of the Senior Assistant Dean this
position advises students regarding information, procedures and
academic requirements of majors and minors in The College of Earth,
Ocean, and Environment (CEOE). The advisor works cooperatively with
the Senior Assistant Dean to set goals and propose solutions to
advising issues that affect the quality of services to
undergraduate students in CEOE.
Major Responsibilities:
- Advise freshmen to sophomore students in all CEOE majors.
- Interpret policies, explain academic standing, review transfer
credits and transcripts, and provide general guidance on academic
matters including course scheduling, registration and academic
/career options.
- Maintain advising assignments. Provide support and referral
services to students, working with offices such as the Office of
the Registrar, Disability Support Services, UD Careers, Academic
Enrichment, and other auxiliary offices on campus that support
student success. Make appropriate referrals to the Academic Program
Manager as needed for additional support.
- Serve as a contact for prospective students calling the office
or visiting for tours to inquire about available programs; answer
questions accurately and completely and refers prospective students
to appropriate faculty members as needed for further
information.
- Maintain confidential medical documentation and issue excused
absence notification on behalf of the Senior Assistant Dean.
- Assist with the processing of course substitutions through
Stellic.
- Assist in coordination of on-campus college-level visits for
prospective students alongside Associate Director of Recruitment
and Events to support academic and prerequisite inquiries.
- Provide support for all aspects of CEOE New Student Orientation
for undergraduate students, including NSO advising appointments and
Meet Your College sessions.
- Attend and assist with major undergraduate events, both
virtually and in person as needed, including Convocation, Honors
Day, Major Exploration Week, Blue and Golden Saturdays, and
Admitted Student Days.
- Correspond with students, faculty, and staff regarding academic
deadlines throughout the academic year.
- Utilize Stellic to note advisement interactions, conduct
targeted advising campaigns, and conduct proactive, targeted
outreach to undergraduate students.
- Send reminder emails to students regarding important academic
opportunities
- Oversee all report requests for undergraduate information; pull
administrative reports.
- Advise students, faculty, and staff on the transfer credit
evaluation process and procedures; refers students to webpage.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience, or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in academic advising in higher education.
- Ability to grasp, retain and disseminate an extensive, varied
and dynamic body of information.
- Ability to handle highly sensitive activities with
confidentiality, work independently and/or as part of a team, adapt
to change and maintain flexibility.
- Working knowledge of college student counseling and advisement
practices at the university level.
- Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records.
- Ability to communicate to students curricular and graduation
requirements.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to analyze, summarize and effectively present
data.
- Effective leadership, organizational, interpersonal and oral
and written communication skills.
- Ability to present information effectively to groups and to
work productively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse
community.
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Proficiency with a student information system.
Special Requirements:
- Will be required to occasionally work evenings and
weekends.
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