Drake University - Des Moines, IA

posted 4 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Des Moines, IA
Educational Services

About the position

Drake University's School of Education (SOE) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented academic advising professional to serve as an Academic Advising Specialist. This role is crucial for the successful transition and matriculation of assigned student caseloads from orientation to graduation. The position is part of the Drake Blended Advising Model, a team-based approach designed to meet the evolving academic, personal, and professional needs of students. The specialist will provide support in making recommendations regarding program of study, degree requirements, and course offerings, while also collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance student retention and success. A hybrid work arrangement may be negotiable for individuals living within driving distance of campus.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate students' transition to Drake by providing general information about university academic requirements, policies, processes, and resources.
  • Advise an assigned caseload of students and provide support in making recommendations regarding program of study, degree requirements, course offerings, education planning, and necessary testing and pre-requisites for curricular requirements.
  • Provide accurate, detailed information about applicability of transfer credits and time and path to degree.
  • Track and monitor progress toward degree and maintain accurate and detailed student records using various technology systems.
  • Assist with graduation applications, candidacy petitions, and degree verifications.
  • Serve as a member of the university advising council.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Advising and advising specialist colleagues to implement advising policies and procedures.
  • Assist various campus offices with the operational aspects of advising.
  • Collaborate on academic unit and university initiatives to support retention and persistence.
  • Serve as a resource for academic support such as time management and study skills.
  • Participate in new and continuing student programming.
  • Assist with the student academic standing process.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • At least two years of experience in education, including graduate assistantship or graduate level internship(s).
  • Experience with, and enthusiasm for, collaborating with diverse student, staff, faculty, and community constituencies.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's Degree.
  • 2+ years of experience within academic advising in higher education or a related higher education content area.
  • Working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of academic advising.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written electronic communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and an ability to maintain accurate, detailed records.
  • Capable of managing projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to build cooperative, collaborative partnerships across the University.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Generous time off.
  • Tuition waiver and tuition exchange programs for employees and their dependents.
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