Academic Advisor
Baylor University•Waco, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Baylor University is seeking an Academic Advisor to support the mission and vision of the University within the College of Arts and Sciences by advising students concerning their academic and career goals and the academic requirements of their intended major(s). They provide information on and refer students to University resources that can assist them in meeting their needs or solving problems.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
- Understanding of college student development and academic issues; ability to work with external constituents
- Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal, collaborative, and leadership skills
- Skilled in organization and coordination of complex projects
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to interpret and implement general university policies and procedures
- Ability to research advising related topics both internally and externally
- Commitment to work with individuals or groups with diverse backgrounds
- Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s Degree and two years of relevant work experience is preferred.
- A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.
Responsibilities
- Serve as advisor of record for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and transfer students by developing educational plans, selecting courses, evaluating academic progress, referring to university resources and reviewing BA/BS options and study abroad
- Assist new students in learning about majors and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences during all orientation sessions.
- Visit with prospective students throughout the year.
- Serve on committees, provide evaluative information as requested, assist with all training workshops and other duties as assigned
- Assist the Senior Director, Director and Associate Director in handling special situations that include students, faculty, staff, Dean’s office requests or Provost’s office requests
- Participate in special targeted projects and research with the direct purpose of positively affecting recruitment, retention, and graduation for the College of Arts & Sciences
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with university policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Advise an assigned cohort of students during the fall, spring and summer (orientation)
- Respond to the academic needs of all students in the College of Arts and Sciences
- Deploy strategies created by the Senior Director for the direct advising of students in 90% of the College’s degree programs each semester (18/20 departments)
- Committee Assignments as assigned
- Monitor and maintain assigned cohort advising records
- Answer questions daily from students, parents, faculty, staff, other advisors and support staff
- Answer questions daily from all advising campus partners as directed by the Senior Director, Director, Associate Director and Assistant Directors
- Freshman Orientation Training for College of Arts and Sciences Advisement (CASA) and others
- Projects as assigned by Senior Director, Director, Associate Director and Dean’s office
- Provide evaluative feedback when requested
- Quarterly meetings with Senior Director, Director, or Associate Director as assigned
- Weekly meetings with CASA staff
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- generous time off
- tuition remission
- outstanding automatic retirement contributions
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
