Academic Advising Specialist

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.•Corvallis, OR

1d•$42,556 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Engineering is seeking an Academic Advising Specialist. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The Academic Advising Specialist will provide undergraduate students with advising toward retention and degree/qualification completion. These advising efforts may include orientation/supporting student transitions, academic success strategies, goal identification, course and experiential learning planning, and career considerations for Oregon State University’s diverse population of students. The advisor monitors student progress and engages the student in conversation around strategies and resources to enhance their academic experience and works to resolve experienced difficulties. The advisor works as part of a team to achieve established goals in collaboration with representatives of campus services and community partners as appropriate, and they communicate with other University units regarding undergraduate academic requirements. The advisor may participate in various University, College, and unit-sponsored orientations and events, may also participate in prospective student visits and recruiting events, and engages in professional development activities for advisors. The advisor works with student information systems and various data files and sources and prepares a wide variety of reports using multiple tools. The advisor keeps abreast of University and unit policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to assist students in meeting academic requirements. In addition to direct academic advising, advisors may support other areas such as assessment, career exploration, early warning/proactive interventions, international student advising, connection to university resources, and working with students in academic difficulty. All advisor positions support the primary mission of the University, the academic units, and academic services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated experience in a higher education student services setting, or related experience advising, counseling, or mentoring individuals in other settings (i.e., K-12 environments, non-profits, etc.).
Demonstrated commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
Outstanding demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in establishing rapport and using other social skills (in large group, small group, and/or interpersonal settings).
Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a high-volume environment that changes direction frequently.
Experience establish relationships across students, staff, and stakeholders.
Two or more years of full-time professional employment experience in a higher education student services setting, or two or more years of demonstrated full-time related experience advising, counseling, or mentoring individuals in other settings (i.e., K-12 environments, non-profits, etc.).
Professional experience assisting diverse populations and/or diverse learners, such as non-traditional, online, international students, and/or groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
Ability to communicate effectively in front of large groups and to provide presentations, workshops, and outreach programs.
Knowledge and application of retention practices, student development theory, and/or proactive advising strategies.
Experience with student information and/or customer relationship management systems (e.g. Degreeworks, Banner, Peoplesoft, Slate, Salesforce, Navigate, etc.).

Responsibilities

Direct work with students/preparation/file review/notes/record keeping.
Guides student decision-making in coursework for general education, major/minor specific, elective, and qualification coursework.
Advisor may be assigned specific responsibilities to support and contribute to student services in a targeted/specialty area. (i.e.- admissions/visit events; departmental service, college/institution committees & liaison work assessment of advising, early alert, living learning communities, orientations, new student advising, transitions, internships, international students, etc.).