Academic Advisor I/II

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

About The Position

The College of Education is hiring for an Academic Advisor I/II. This role advises students on course selections, requirements for selected areas of concentration and post-college plans to help meet their educational needs and realize their scholastic goals. Oversees consistent application of advising policies and procedures. Conducts comprehensive academic, career, and other student support services. Applies in-depth and comprehensive knowledge in the resolution of complex situations. Acts as a mentor and trainer to other Academic Advisors. Serves as a team leader and may supervise other Advisors in the absence of or at the request of the direct supervisor, but serves as an actual Advisor the majority of the time.

Requirements

Level I: Bachelor's degree- no specific discipline.
Level I: Master's degree- no specific discipline.
Level II: Bachelor's degree- no specific discipline.
Level II: 3 years of experience with primary focus of student-related advising or academic counseling.
Level II: Master's degree- no specific discipline.
Level II: 2 years of experience with primary focus of student-related advising or academic counseling.
For positions that require the employee to teach, a Master's degree will be required.

Responsibilities

Advises students in matters related to goals, policies, choice of curriculum, course load, study habits, course scheduling, academic action, and problem resolution. Makes appropriate referrals.
Interprets University policies, procedures, and curriculum to students, faculty, and staff.
Works with others in order to provide students timely information on educational options and University policies.
Assists with student orientations.
Verifies, certifies, and/or completes appropriate student-related forms and processes, including graduation, athletics, Veteran Affairs (VA), financial aid, and other university processes.
Maintains student and advising records in accordance with State/Federal law and University regulations, including data security.
Utilizes appropriate technology to support effective advising.
Facilitates college- and/or university-level advising projects. Provides leadership for campus-wide advising projects.
Develops goals and objectives for improvement of the advising unit in conjunction with the direct supervisor; implements the plans for improvement of advising functions and models within the college.
Actively involved in professional development at all levels (campus, and regional/national), represents the academic unit through participation on University committees, caucus leadership, and/or teaching courses, and networks with other departments and/or colleges and the Office of the Director of Advising to ensure a coordinated approach to advising and retention.