Academic Advisor

Responsibilities include: Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures Supports colleges and departments related to permission numbers, reentry application processing, progress reports and academic alert case management, and probation/suspension student support. Provides advising services for prospective and incoming students including, but not limited to, prospective student meetings, transcript evaluation, placement information, program/plan confirmation, degree progress assessment and academic plan development, and new student registration facilitation. Manages an assigned caseload of students and is responsible for the following related functions: degree progress assessment and academic plan development; curriculum knowledge (terms offered, prerequisites, toxic course combinations, etc.); general education, university, and program-related requirements (GEUR and program exceptions); returning student registration (campaign management and registration triage), university withdrawal, add/drop, professional credentials/certifications, internship process, and transfer process. Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies. Serves as a main point of contact for students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements; assists with identifying and assessing interests, skills, and values to match appropriate field of study/career options and refers students to appropriate institutional resources. Develops a collaborative advising relationship, where each advisee feels a sense of connection, support, and guidance. Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum. Is familiar with the Student Handbook and university and college academic policies and procedures. Understands general education, university, and program-related requirements. Identifies and assesses individual factors that may aid or impede success (previous achievement, motivations, financial resources, employment, personality, health, etc.).Identifies and assesses interests, skills, and values and alignment related to career goals. Meets with advisees at least once per semester, more as needed. Facilitates registration campaigns in coordination with the college and in alignment with campus wide efforts. Is knowledgeable of institutional, college, and department resources to promote academic and career development and success. Develops and implements academic interventions as appropriate. Proactively engages students as needed to communicate important dates and deadlines and as part of retention initiatives. Assists advisees in reading and interpreting the degree audit to make informed educational decisions. Engages students in decision-making process that promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters. Provides accurate, timely, and holistic advising services in support of student success, retention, and program completion. Participates in the campus-wide advising community Provides input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the college. Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, academic success courses, and guest speakers. Supports campus events focused on prospective students in collaboration with the Admissions department including, but not limited to, Falcon Preview Days and Admitted Students Day. Supports campus focused on first year registration including New Student Orientation, Registration Days, and Nesting Day. Attends departmental and college faculty-staff meetings and participates in events and ceremonies. Engages in campus-wide retention initiatives and data collection efforts including supporting probationary students. Leverages technology to support student advising and data Learns and uses the associate technology that supports advising and registration including eSIS, U.Achieve, Navigate360, Slate, and BP Logix. Orients student advisees to educational platforms and student information systems including eSIS, U.Achieve, Navigate360, and Canvas. Uses technology for progress report case management. Participates in other duties as assigned Serves on various university-wide and system-wide committees. Identifies and engages in professional development opportunities. Engages in other projects and initiatives as requested.

Key Job Responsibilities: Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers Participates in the campus-wide advising community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college Serves as a main point of contact for students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements; assists with identifying and assessing interests, skills, and values to match appropriate field of study/career options, and refers students to appropriate institutional resources Proactively engages students as needed Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies