Academic Advisor I for College of Engineering,Computing,Technology,and Mathematics Job Carbondale area,Illinois USA,Education /

Overview

Academic Advisor for College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics. This position requires a broad understanding of university and college policies and procedures. Many responsibilities involve regular collaboration with prospective and current students, faculty, staff, and student support services. The role requires a high degree of independent judgment in areas such as student advisement, referrals, record management, registration, and compliance with university requirements.

Knowledge,

Skills, and Abilities

Self-starter who takes initiative and seeks out opportunities
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to focus on details and analyze specific information

Examples of Duties

Promote an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and respected.

Establish a unique relationship with each student that focuses on interests, abilities, and values to facilitate self-awareness and decision-making during the undergraduate experience.

Assist students in developing an educational plan regarding their academic pursuit.

Assist students in understanding their degree requirements, the registration process, and additional academic processes and policies.

Understand degree requirements, prerequisites, corequisites and course sequencing of degree programs.

Solid working knowledge of the University Core Curriculum requirements and how it is tailored to the specific degree programs.

Supportive referral of students to appropriate campus offices and support resources.

Utilize Degree Works, Student Educational Planner (SEP), and other technology to monitor and track student progress toward degree, including University Core Curriculum, Major, and Degree Requirements.

Teach students how to use Degree Works as a degree audit tool to track progress toward a degree and how to perform "what-if" scenarios to explore other degree options.

Completely utilize student information systems to view and interpret student records, analyze test scores and pre-requisite requirements for course placement, submit petition requests for course substitutions, processing course overrides, completing registration forms, assisting students with course registration and navigating holds on their account, monitoring academic progress, and running registration reports.

Utilize appropriate technology, including Slate and Outlook platforms, to communicate with students, document student interactions, promote awareness of important deadlines, and encourage students to schedule and attend regular advisement appointments.

As needed, participate in events such as New Student Orientation, Open House, and occasional events in the evenings and weekends.

Thorough knowledge and compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Adhere to compliance and mandatory training requirements.

Participate in all professional development programs, meetings, and trainings.

Understand transfer course processing and articulation operations.

Thorough knowledge and focus on student success and retention while collaborating with constituents.

Perform other tasks as needed to enhance services of Academic Advisement, student success, and support institutional mission.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer services and/or professional skills regarding interpersonal workings
Attention to detail
Experience working effectively both independently and in collaborative groups

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree and/or Academic advisor certification
Experience in a postsecondary environment (academic advising, mentoring, counseling, teaching undergraduate) or high school teaching
Experience working with students from underrepresented backgrounds
Involvement in professional development activities and organizations such as NACADA and/or demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and improvement

Required Documents

Submit a letter of application, CV/resume, and three references.

Contact

Jennifer Langin, jlangin

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Academic Advisor I for College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics