Academic Advisor II, Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences

Context of the Job

The department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences (HBNS) provides academic services for the more than 750 undergraduate students. HBNS offers five undergraduate majors, six minors, nine graduate programs, two graduate certificate programs, and a rich array of classroom, research, laboratory, real-world clinical, service, and experiential learning opportunities.

Under general direction of the HBNS Department Chair and in conjunction with the College of Health Sciences Assistant Dean of Student Services, the Academic Advisor II will be responsible for the academic advisement of current HBNS junior and senior students as well as development of program marketing and recruitment plans for the undergraduate majors within the department. The position will assist with course registration, senior checkout, student programming, related undergraduate student activities and orientation as necessary.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide advisement services to junior and senior Health Behavior and Nutrition Science undergraduate students.
• Monitor and document the progress of assigned student populations and conduct proactive, targeted outreach.
• Coordinate and participate in recruitment and pre-admission activities.
• Maintain regular contact with USS for the purpose of sharing updated academic information.
• Interpret policy, explain GPA and academic standing, review transfer credits.
• Audit degree program requirements for individual students and assist with degree checkout and degree certification.
• Disseminate accurate and up-to-date academic information and policies.
• Provide information and referrals to Academic Coaching and Tutoring (ACT).
• Provide support and referral services to students.
• Assist in the development and coordination of a variety of programs and workshops.
• Attend and assist with recruitment events, convocation, and other undergraduate events as needed.
• Stay current of industry best practices through educational/training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in student personnel, college counseling or a related field preferred.
• Experience in academic advising in higher education.
• Ability to grasp, retain, and disseminate an extensive, varied, and dynamic body of information.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective leadership, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with PeopleSoft (and/or UD’s system, UDSIS) and retention or student success software preferred.