Academic Advisor

Mitchell Hamline School of Law•St Paul, MN

4d•$55,000 - $68,000

About The Position

This role includes assessing and monitoring student progress, proactively reaching out to those experiencing academic challenges, interacting with students on campus, including orientation and capstone weeks and developing individualized graduation plans aligned with degree requirements. The Academic Advisor will collaborate closely with faculty and other departments across the institution to support students throughout their academic journey. They will work with the Office of Academic Excellence to provide general guidance regarding bar examination preparation and eligibility, partner with Student Services to assist with commencement event logistics and coordinate the student registration process in partnership with the Registrar's Office. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills, especially those in the areas of collaboration, conflict resolution, problem solving and decision making
Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and constituents
Strong general written and oral communication skills
Ability to show initiative, organize workflow, manage projects, and handle frequent interruptions
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and faculty
Excellent communication skills, including effective listening, verbal, and written skills
Ability to be attentive to details, with demonstrated accuracy.
Self-directed initiative to request support, as needed, especially during higher volume times.
Accountability to meet self-assigned and team-assigned deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team
Effective listening and counseling skills excellent organizational, time-management skills
Knowledge of higher education policies and procedures
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive matters
Ability to work a flexible work scheduled that includes weekends and evenings
Bachelor's degree in higher education, law, advising or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3 years of previous experience advising
Previous experience in higher education

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in higher education, law, advising or related fields

Responsibilities

Student Advising Assess and monitor student progress and proactively reach out to struggling students
Collaborate with multiple departments across the school such as Academic Excellence, Career and Professional Development, Student Services and Culture and Inclusion to best support the students
Advise on the graduation requirements for both the Brick and Mortar and Blended programs and be able to accurately advise students on their graduation plans including certificate programs, pathways, requirements for probation and academic support requirements, and course frequency
Outreach to admitted/deposited students to answer any onboarding questions
Oversee the late policy and weekly extension requests from Blended students
Conduct individual academic advising sessions with students in-person or via zoom
Answer daily questions regarding program requirements, registration, and course planning
Be proficient with using an LMS and Student Information System to ensure that student interactions can be properly tracked
Help answer general questions about the Bar examination
Provide support for academic programming and administrative processes
Help lead the coordination of the on-campus preparation/ week 1 and capstone weeks Conducting one on one advising sessions
Assisting with the event logistics like conducting daily briefings, overseeing specialized programing, and ensuring that we provide superior hospitality.
In partnership with Student Services on commencement planning and logistics Participating in the commencement committee Assisting with the event logistics the day of the event
In partnership with the Registrar, coordinate the student registration process