Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Qualifications

Minimum

Education Required:

Master’s Level Degree (higher‑education preferred) or 2+ years of equivalent experience. 0 years experience needed with a Master degree. Able to communicate complex ideas in a manner that adapts to student needs. Able to articulate specific information on course content, programs, and policies to a variety of audiences. Effectively builds relationships with students and possesses adaptive relational skills. Demonstrates advanced communication skills;

able to provide detail and depth to information conveyed. Demonstrates and applies historical knowledge of the academic advising profession, including GE, enrollment plans, changing demographics, etc. Able to apply theory to advising practice, understand and follow FERPA guidelines, and engage in discussions with stakeholders. Ability to tailor advising interactions to accommodate or incorporate students’ individual needs. Able to assess a student’s potential for success in field of study and make appropriate referrals.

3-6 years experience preferred. Knowledge of student and university requirements and policies. Able to perform basic and advanced transactions in OnCourse and university/grant systems and platforms. Broad knowledge of course offerings, including knowledge of General Education requirements, major courses, and course sequencing. Understands needs of students from wide variety of backgrounds, needs of students eligible for TRIO services, and changing trends of students’ needs.

Basic knowledge of student career development, able to refer to appropriate engagement resources.

This position is a 3 year term position and will be fulltime with benefits.

The full benefits can be viewed at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (inputting the information specifics of the position).

This job profile is an Undergraduate Academic Advisor 2 (S2 level) on the career roadmap.

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, units available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.