Senior Academic Advisor

The Senior Academic Advisor will play a key role in supporting the academic advising and internship functions and ensuring the smooth operation of these two student services within the department.

• Advisory Sessions:
  Arrange, schedule, and conduct advising sessions for
  students, providing guidance on degree programs, minors, course selection,
  and registration.
• Knowledge Management:
  Develop a comprehensive understanding of the department, academic programs, student support services, and
  departmental processes related to academic advising.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Stay informed about curricular changes, policies,regulations, and procedures relevant to advising and registration.
• Coordination:
  Collaborate with the academic advisor, Head of Department(HoD), faculty, and other stakeholders to address advising and registration
  related issues.
• Degree Audits:
  Conduct degree audits for graduating students and those approaching graduation.
• Record Keeping:
  Perform data entry and maintain accurate records ofadvising and registration activities.
• Data Analytics:
  Utilize data analytics to assist in scheduling for upcomingsemesters and years.
• Backup Support:
  Provide backup support for the primary advisor, handlingwalk-ins, incoming calls, and emails.
• Digital Transformation:
  Contribute to the digitization of academic advising services.
• Student Monitoring:
  Monitor student progress and ensure compliance with program requirements for graduation.
• At-Risk Student Support:
  Identify and monitor at-risk students, providing appropriate support and resources.
• Collaborate: with academic departments and industry partners to identify and develop internship opportunities.
• Design and implement: strategies to expand and enhance the internship program, staying current with industry trends and employer needs.
• Tailor internship offerings to align with the evolving demands of the jobmarket.
• Advise and guide students in identifying and pursuing internshipopportunities that align with their career aspirations.
• Conduct workshops and informational sessions to educate students on the benefits of internships and provide guidance on the application process.
• Foster relationships with students to ensure ongoing support throughout the internship experience.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with a diverse range of employers tocreate a robust network of internship opportunities.
• Collaborate: with employers to understand their needs and expectations for internship placements.
• Work closely with the AUS Career Services team to coordinate career fairs, networking events, and employer engagement activities.
• Manage the internship placement process, including matching students with suitable opportunities.
• Oversee the development and updating of internship agreements, learning objectives, and evaluation mechanisms.
• Monitor and assess the success of the internship program through feedback and performance evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records of internship placements, student participation, and employer partnerships.
• Generate reports on internship program outcomes and share insights for continuous improvement.
• Utilize data to track and analyze internship trends, contributing to strategic decision-making

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in student advisory roles within an American style educational environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a role where they come into contact, and have dealt with students issues in a higher education environment.
• Familiarity with the higher education system in an American university context.
• Understanding of student advisory and registration processes, including their regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of internship solicitation and management within a higher education environment.
• Proficiency in data archiving and analytics, with experience using data analytics and similar tools.
• Ability to conduct workshops related to internships and student advising.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Experience with digitization initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), along with experience using online scheduling tools for multiple team members.

• Master's degree.
• Experience with Computer Science and Engineering students.
• Internship coordination experience.

AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.