Academic Advisor II, Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences

University of Delaware•Newark, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences (HBNS) provides academic services for over 750 undergraduate students, offering five undergraduate majors, six minors, nine graduate programs, and two graduate certificate programs. The Academic Advisor II, under the general direction of the HBNS Department Chair and in conjunction with the College of Health Sciences Assistant Dean of Student Services, is responsible for the academic advisement of current HBNS junior and senior students. This role also involves developing program marketing and recruitment plans for the undergraduate majors within the department. The position will assist with course registration, senior checkout, student programming, related undergraduate student activities, and orientation as needed. The Academic Advisor II supports the development of programs and events for prospective students and assists with university-wide initiatives for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services (USS) is key, as USS provides academic services for all students in the College of Health Sciences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in academic advising in higher education.
Ability to grasp, retain, and disseminate an extensive, varied, and dynamic body of information.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and employ decision-making skills.
Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
Effective leadership, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to present information effectively to groups and to work productively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Degree in student personnel, college counseling or a related field preferred.
Experience with PeopleSoft (and/or UD’s system, UDSIS) and retention or student success software, such as EAB Navigate (and/or UD’s system, Blue Hen Success) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide advisement services to junior and senior Health Behavior and Nutrition Science undergraduate students, guiding them to formulate educational goals and make appropriate decisions.
Provide course recommendations using departmental four-year plans, the undergraduate catalog, and other academic resources to facilitate timely degree completion, student success, and the "Finish in Four" initiative.
Monitor and document the progress of assigned student populations, conducting proactive, targeted outreach to specific student groups, especially those in special academic circumstances, to improve graduation and retention rates.
Coordinate and participate in recruitment and pre-admission activities, including organizing prospective student visits and presenting academic information to orientation groups, potential students, and their families.
Maintain regular contact with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services (USS) to share updated academic information and coordinate academic advisement for a smooth transition in junior year.
Interpret policy, explain GPA and academic standing, review transfer credits, and provide guidance on majors, minors, and other academic matters.
Audit degree program requirements for individual students and assist with degree checkout and degree certification.
Disseminate accurate and up-to-date academic information and policies to students, faculty, and others.
Provide information and referrals to Academic Coaching and Tutoring (ACT) for students needing assistance due to academic concerns, ensuring ACT is aware of the tutoring needs of HBNS majors.
Provide support and referral services to students, working with offices such as the Office of the Dean of Students, Community Standards and Conflict Resolution, Center for Counseling and Student Development, Career Services, Admissions, and Residence Life & Housing.
Assist in the development and coordination of programs and workshops for students, families, and faculty.
Attend and assist with recruitment events, convocation, and other undergraduate events as needed.
Stay current of industry best practices through educational/training opportunities and membership in professional organizations.
Implement advising best practices into the department advising model.
Perform other advisement-related job duties as assigned.