"Academic Advisor"

The Academic Advisor in the Newnan LSA Academic Advising Center is responsible for the individual engagement of students from orientation to graduation that is grounded in best practices and research in advising and student success. While advising students on a variety of college and university policies, resources, and programs, the academic advisor will also have responsibility for ongoing communication with advisees that encourages growth and development.

The successful candidate will play a key role in motivating and inspiring LSA students to explore and invest in the educational and intellectual breadth and depth of a liberal arts education, both inside and outside of the classroom. They will be expected to build relationships not only with their advisees, but also across the college and university, in order to support the academic and personal experience of the undergraduate student. They will also be expected to cultivate and contribute to a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and responsive to the diverse identities of our students and staff.

The academic advisor is expected to maintain an assigned caseload of students, as well as collaborate with a team of academic advisors within Newnan to provide support for students in the college and across the university.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY (KARs) - Detailed Characteristic Duties

General Academic Advising

Perform individual advising with students in a variety of modalities (face-to-face, virtual, chat etc.). Assist students in their self-assessment of interests and skills pertinent to academic work, co-curricular interests, and career options. Help students make connections between their coursework and the Liberal Arts. Provide accurate information about College courses and curriculum. Provide accurate information about College and University policies, procedures, resources and programs. Serve as an informed resource for students and make referrals when appropriate. Advise students regarding course selection during the Summer, Fall, and Winter Orientation and Registration programs.

Advising Communication and Technology

Maintain timely and accurate records of interactions with students, referrals, exceptions to standard procedures, and decisions affecting degree progress. Maintain contact through email with advisees throughout their time at UM - respond to student inquiries; respond to progress reports; alert students to options and new opportunities consistent with their growth and development; plan appropriate outreach to students in academic difficulty; provide targeted information to student cohorts through use of the query tool. Communicate with faculty and other administrators as needed.

Service to Newnan

Serve as a campus partner with UM academic departments, schools, colleges or administrative units. Contribute to the design and/or delivery of workshops, group advising, educational programs, etc. Contribute to the development and maintenance of advising resources. Represent Newnan and/or the college at recruitment and retention activities and events. Participate in opportunities such as committees, task forces, working groups, etc. Ongoing professional development and continuous learning.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is received from an Associate Director within the Newnan Academic Advising Center.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university

Demonstrated experience advising or mentoring college students

Proven ability to successfully work in a collaborative team environment

Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive and respectful working relationships with students, staff, and faculty

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential materials and student information

Familiarity with higher education student information systems