Academic Advisor​/Mentor

Summary:

Under the general supervision provides advising to assist students in the transition to college life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Serve as Advisor/Mentor to students from entry to the university until they earn and/or transfer enough hours to total 31 or more.

* Conduct pre-registration advising sessions for new freshmen students.

* Teach the First Year Experience, ORI 101 course in the fall and spring terms.

* Tracks student participation in ORI 101 and 102 courses, and reports of advising activities.

* Maintain a cooperative and collaborative relationship with academic departments and all student affairs components responsible for student services.

* Meet with students periodically to discuss areas of difficulty and progress.

* Monitor students' academic progress weekly using Banner, Blackboard, Navigate, Degree Works and other modes of communication and Student Success Management System.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on all students assigned to individual advisor.

* Assist students with the completion of school related academic documents, for example, drop/add, change of major, transient and visiting student forms, etc.

* Develop and present workshops on advising related issues.

* Engage in research and follow-up activities to evaluate the advising component.

* Provide guidance in career exploration for undecided majors.

* Attends professional development to remain abreast of trends and new approaches to advising.

* Serve on University committees as assigned.

* Performs other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Minimum

Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):

* Bachelor's degree.

* One or more years of successful advising/counseling and/or teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Computer literacy in use of Microsoft Office Suite, Banner, Blackboard, Zoom, Navigate, etc.

* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

* Ability to work with students, faculty and staff while maintaining a professional demeanor

* Ability to execute the ORI 101and 102 course curriculums as outlined by the syllabus

* Ability to administer, interpret and provide additional insights in the use of various advising, career and assessments

* Ability to work under possible adverse circumstances