Academic Advisor

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Academic Advisor

The Academic Advisor plays a vital role in supporting student success by providing comprehensive and proactive student-centered academic advising to new freshmen, undecided transfer students,at-risk students, and other designated student populations. This position empowers students to make informed academic decisions,develop educational plans, and successfully navigate university policies, procedures, and resources. Through individualized advising, registration support, and campus collaboration, this position promotes student success, retention, and timely degree completion while fostering an inclusive and supporting learning environment.

• Advises undecided, high risk, new freshmen, undecided transfer students, and other special populations
• Monitors and advises students to ensure satisfactory grades andGPA requirements, students understand academic policies, as well ascourse planning/registration
• Develops workshops for a variety of student groups; prepare sand makes presentations for Registration Days, Griffon Edge andother on –campus groups
• Maintains professional contacts and an awareness of best practices and standards in the advising field; stays current with relevant research
• Stays abreast of changing institutional information including new programs, course changes, important dates, costs, and updatesin university-wide initiatives and policies
• Understands the institution’s interpretation of FERPA rules forthe release of student information to faculty, parents, students,etc.
• Available to meet with students in person or virtually via Zoom throughout the year, through scheduled 1-on-1 appointments, group advising sessions, or drop-in advising
• Establishes and maintains ongoing contact with students througha variety of communication methods, including telephone, email,Zoom, and social media platforms
• Advise during new student registration programs
• Accurately document advisement and student meeting details
• Serve on campus committees, as needed
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

• Knowledge of advising theory and best practices in academic advisement
• Challenges of entering freshman and transfer students and effective retention strategies
• Teaching techniques and strategies
• Effective advising techniques with special populations
• Ability to research and write reports
• Strong organizational skills (maintaining accurate files), and(verbal and written) communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with campus constituents
• Computer application skills
• Knowledge of Banner and Degree Works preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Advising or related field.

Two years postsecondary education advisement experience.

Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds

Exempt

Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Posting Number: S856P

Open Date: 08/11/2026

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