N96508 Academic Advisor II

MAJOR DUTIES

• Provides students with registration and academic program information; communicates general policy information and available services to declared students.
• Participates in and leads professional development and training activities for Academic Advisors.
• Responsible for communication and collaboration within the designated College and the greater Academic Advising community.
• Create and provide reports to the Executive Director of University Advising.
• Assists students with course registration and other university processes.
• Ensures that students are familiar with the university catalog and other relevant advisement information and tools.
• Collaborates with NSU department chairs and associate deans to maintain Plans of Study and Course Sequence materials.
• Reviews and updates student information in the BANNER system as appropriate.
• Assists with the transfer credit evaluation process.
• Serves as liaison to instructional departments; facilitates student referrals to appropriate faculty advisor.
• Monitors student academic progression to ensure student retention standards are met.
• Attends and assists with regular departmental and University Advising Center training sessions and other professional development activities.
• Coordinates intrusive advising appointments with students.
• Provides input and assists in formulation of University advisement policy and procedures, and represents advising interests and concerns on various University committees as needed.
• Represents the College at assigned recruitment events and meetings.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of admission to the university and its academic programs, registration and degree program requirements.
• Knowledge of academic standards governing the student population.
• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs, including the BANNER system.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet professional competency outcomes.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Operational guidelines for the position include the University Catalog, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements, ORSHErequirements, and NACADA best practices. These guidelines require judgment,selection and interpretation in application.

The work consists of varied academic advising duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to provide academic advising to undergraduate university students.

Success in this position contributes to the success of university students.

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, undergraduate students, faculty, and members of the general public.

Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to motivate or influence persons.

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

The work is typically performed in an office.

This position may have direct supervision over assigned personnel.

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