Academic Advisor I: Klein
About The Position
Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication is hiring an Academic Advisor I. Reporting to the Director of Academic Advising, this position works under limited guidance to advise incoming, current, and returning students on academic schedules, choice of major, credit hours, probation, and dismissal. The advisor creates a communication plan for the assigned caseload and meets with students individually and in groups, collaborating with team members to discuss students' academic and professional goals. The role includes preparing and presenting new student orientation sessions, assisting with course selection and registration, and sharing information about curriculum requirements and academic policies with faculty, staff, and students. The advisor may manage special advising projects and lead peers or peer advisors on those projects. The position also participates in the Klein Rising program by teaching a new student seminar and performs other duties as assigned. Klein College's advising office uses a caseload advising system in accordance with NACADA standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Three years' experience in an academic setting in higher education.
- Experience working with student information systems.
- Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Demonstrated experience in program development and implementation.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends occasionally.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Experience in an academic setting in higher education or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Advise incoming, current, and returning students on academic schedules, choice of major, credit hours, probation, and dismissal.
- Create a communication plan for interacting with students in the assigned caseload.
- Meet with students individually or in groups, collaborating with team members to discuss academic and professional goals.
- Prepare and present new student orientation sessions.
- Assist students with course selection and registration activities.
- Disseminate information to faculty, staff, and students about curriculum requirements, academic policies, and related issues.
- Manage special advising projects and potentially lead peers or peer advisors on those projects.
- Participate in the Klein Rising program by teaching a new student seminar class.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- 11 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and winter break.
- Tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependents.
- A generous retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
