Academic Advisor

• Employee Type 12-month Staff
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Alverno College is looking for an individual to perform the following primary responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one academic advising to new and continuing Weekday College students across all majors.
• Build rapport with advisees of diverse backgrounds by creating a respectful, supportive and non-judgmentalenvironment.
• Assist students with registration planning, creating a schedule and understanding the registration process.
• Collaboratively develop personalized graduation plans with students. Provide accurate information regardingrequirements for graduation.
• Facilitate problem-solving with students regarding academic, career and life concerns. Provide holistic support and resources.
• Facilitate the exploration of majors/career options. Assist students to connect their interests, values and strengths to potential career areas.
• Discuss academic progress/academic status with students, especially related to early alert notifications and mid-semester progress reports.
• Create and lead small and large group presentations in classrooms, orientations, and other campus settings.
• Familiarize students with campus resources and refer/connect students as needed.
• Provide accurate and timely information to students about College policies and procedures

• Maintain and update accurate advising notes following student/advisor interactions.
• Determine when advisees are eligible for the addition of a faculty advisor/mentor and facilitate that process
• Monitor, proactively investigate and update information in the early alert system regarding advisees.
• Track student progress and registration. Update student information system accordingly

• Review new/readmit student transcripts and academic information to determine appropriate courseplacements. Prepare a registration plan including schedule requirements/recommendations.
• Initiate emails, forms, requests, inquiries and permits in conjunction with student advising follow-up.
• Run reports and enter updates into the student information system as needed.
• Process Student-on-Leaves and Official Withdrawals.
• Become an expert on the Weekday College curriculum and requirements. Maintain curricular knowledge through continuous learning and review. Provide leadership and expertise related to updates to Academic Maps.
• Facilitate/lead projects related to cross-campus advising initiatives and student retention/persistence.
• Participate as a member of various college-wide committees/work groups.
• Serve as the Advising Office liaison with discipline and/or academic support departments. Provide support to Faculty Advisors.
• Prepare for meetings of the Undergraduate Committee on the Status of Students by reviewing student academic progress and making academic status recommendations.

• Support the overall functions of the Advising Office, including staffing the front desk as needed.
• Participate in official College functions when appropriate.
• Be respectful of the College’s visions of a balanced and healthy lifestyle strategy which includes the Seven Dimensions of Wellness:
  Career, Emotional, Environmental, Intellectual, Physical, Social and Spiritual.
• Comply with College policies, safety procedures, and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform other tasks as necessary to support the mission of the College and the Advising Office.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of advising-related work in a higher education setting is required.
• Master’s degree in a higher education or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Spanish/bilingual skills are strongly preferred.
• Required to work on-campus and meet with students face-to-face. With approval, some remote hours are possible. Occasional evening/weekend hours.
• Active and empathetic listener.
• Effective communication skills, including via virtual platforms such as Zoom and Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse community including a wide range of ethnic, multicultural andsocio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing work demands.
• Must be…