Coordinator,Academic Advising & Student Support Services,College of Business & Engineering Job South Portsmouth Kentucky USA,Education /

Location: South Portsmouth

Coordinator Of Academic Advising & Student Support Services

The College of Business and Engineering Technology Coordinator of Academic Advising & Student Support Services assesses student needs, goals, interests, career plans, and prior academic experiences in order to design and implement a successful academic and experiential learning plan for students in degree programs within the College of Business and Engineering Technology. This position coordinates advising services for the College and provides development, training, and support for faculty related to advising, internship planning, and student support.

The Coordinator represents the College to other university and external areas on matters related to student advising and services, represents the College during prospective student events, and coordinates new student orientations and other events for the College. Other related duties may be assigned by the Dean.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

FUNCTIONS:

Assesses student needs, goals, interests, and prior academic experiences to design and implement a successful academic and experiential learning plan for students in degree programs within the College of Business and Engineering Technology.

In cooperation with professional advisors in the Student Success Center and in the other colleges, coordinates advising services for the College of Business and Engineering Technology and serves as a resource for faculty and staff regarding advising needs.

Coordinates the development, training, and implementation of the College's academic plan maps, experiential learning plans & student tracking software.

Represent the College of Business and Engineering Technology in connecting students with other areas of the university community and external constituents, including business and industry in coordination with faculty.

Stays up-to-date with changing institutional information, engages in professional development activities, and represents the College of Business and Engineering Technology on selected committees.

Other appropriate, related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Able to relate to students and their unique needs in a kind and courteous manner
Two or more years experience working with college students in academic and/or support services counseling capacities.
Skilled in listening, advising, verbal and written communication in individual and large group settings.
Coordination, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Collaboration with support staff and/or student employees to ensure successful execution of goals/events.
Computer and technical skills, especially those related to advising software that may be used to facilitate the advising relationship. Virtual advising, student information systems, record management are all a daily function of this work.
Ability to work independently with complex systems in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Demonstrates understanding of the institution's interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.
Demonstrates respect for all individuals.
Maintain knowledge of university graduation requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Higher Education/Student Personnel, Education, Counseling, a discipline area of the College, or a related field. A Bachelor's degree with 5 or more years of experience in the field may be considered.
2-3 years experience in advising or a related field of higher education.

Coordinator, Academic Advising & Student Support Services, College of Business & Engineering