Academic Advisor

Search #: 499806
Work type: Full-time
Location: UConn Storrs
Categories: Academic Programs and Services

The College of Engineering at the University of Connecticut is seeking a full-time, professional staff Academic Advisor 2 at the Storrs campus. Academic advising is mandatory for every student, every semester, and the timely monitoring of degree progress is critical for the College of Engineering’s ABET accreditation. The modality of this position is hybrid, with significant on-campus expectations and limited opportunities for remote work.

This advisor would join a dynamic team of professional academic advisors, higher education and student development professionals, in the Engineering Undergraduate Center. Professional academic advisors primarily assist first- and second-year engineering students in registering for their foundational coursework, determining a preliminary plan of study, understanding and interpreting academic policies, and navigating the nuances of their transition to the college experience. Additionally, the advisor supports students in developing appropriate educational and career goals and provides administrative oversight for the coordination and implementation of programs intended to increase student retention and academic success.

This position will report to an Associate Director for the Undergraduate Program and will serve one or more academic departments within the College of Engineering with a caseload of 250-350 students. In addition to advising current engineering students, the Academic Advisor will communicate with faculty advisors, administrators, and other campus partners to ensure a high level of student support and success.

The College of Engineering seeks a highly independent and team-oriented advisor, with creative ideas about student support and development, to fill this Academic Advisor role.

• Provides coverage for the Engineering Undergraduate Center, including opening and closing responsibilities, student intake, and other center-related responsibilities.
• Advises students in personalized curriculum decisions including the appropriate choice of courses, scheduling of courses, selection or change of major or minor, waiver of requirements/deadlines, and related matters.
• Attends to the special needs of various unique student populations through the creation and implementation of tailored programs and services, advising, and collaboration with other student-centered offices.
• Creates and reviews plans of study to support students in their educational needs, career goals, and professional development.
• Discusses students’ status regarding academic notice or dismissal and provides recommendations for students who submit appeals.
• Refers students to other student success services such as Career Readiness and Life Skills, and Student Health and Wellness, as appropriate.
• Evaluates how services are delivered in their area of focus and recommends plans for improvement. Audits student records to determine progress toward meeting academic requirements, probationary requirements, and eligibility to graduate.
• Works with students at academic risk to develop strategies to improve academic standing.
• Actively participates in dismissal appeal process for both the University's academic standing process and College of Engineering’s supplementary scholastic standing process.
• Collaborates with Department Heads, Program Directors, Career Consultants, Global Affairs, Athletics, and others to plan and implement scheduling and registration activities, orientation programs, and other student academic success activities, as assigned.
• Serves as a resource for students, faculty, parents or guardians, and others with questions about programs or academic…