Academic Advisor

Location: Durham

Paul College of Business and Economics Are you passionate about helping students succeed? Join our advising team and make a lasting impact by guiding students from their first day at UNH through  this role, you will build meaningful relationships with students, help them navigate academic decisions, connect them with resources, and support them through both opportunities and challenges. You'll serve as an academic coach, advocate, and trusted partner in their success.

Beyond advising, you'll contribute to innovative student success initiatives, orientation and recruitment events, and have opportunities to take leadership roles in programs in particular Paul Scholars.

If you are student-focused, collaborative, and excited about helping students achieve their goals, we'd love for you to apply.

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Undergraduate Programs, advise undergraduate business students regarding academic and career planning, and to serve as a resource person on specific academic programs and policies.

Job Duties /Responsibilities:

Academic Advising:

Provide academic advising and support to assigned Paul College Students.

This is a 4-year advising model where students are assigned an advisor at entry through successful graduation.

All Student Support:

Support students as they explore opportunities as part of their academic career.

Guide students to option/major declaration in their sophomore year.

Explain academic policies, procedures, and curriculum to students to meet their educational goals

Guide student course selection and scheduling

Assess student needs and make referrals to university supports and resources

Maintain appropriate student records and document student interactions while ensuring confidentiality of student records

Identify and monitor student academic progress each semester to ensure successful completion of university and college academic requirements.

At-Risk Student Support:

Contact students with early alerts indicating academic challenges

Help students identify and resolve obstacles to academic success

Serve as academic coach for students who have fallen below minimum academic expectations.

Meet with students placed on Academic Warning regarding their status and impact on educational plans.

Training and Program Support:

Participate in ongoing advisor training, both guided internal workshops and meetings as well as independently webinars, readings and external workshops.

Support to program coordinators with goal of taking on leadership role in one of the following Paul College Undergraduate Programs Office programs:

Rutman Fellows Program External Transfer Student Program
· Internal Transfer Support Program AAA/Early Alert Program Orientation Program FIRE Program Paul Pathways Program Paul College Honors Program Participate in Paul College recruitment and orientation events.

Requirements:

Minimum

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or related student service area.

Two years of experience in academic counseling, post-secondary career planning and placement, or related experience.

Strong interpersonal skills and communication techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My

Experience:

Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
Resume/CVCover Letter Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

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