Academic Advisor Finish Line Program

The University of Memphis•Memphis, TN

4d•$50,000 - $54,000

About The Position

Advises and counsels individuals who may include current students, prospective students, recent graduate students, and/or faculty and staff. Provides guidance in relation to careers and academic information. Acts as a liaison to various employee and student groups.

Requirements

Master’s degree and one (1) year of higher education experience in Academic Advising.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough intake interviews to determine the student’s ability to succeed in the program.
Coordinates eligibility for program with the Director and other related offices such as the Financial Aid Office.
Assist students with completion of required paperwork for program including re-admission to the University, change of major forms, graduation forms, and baccalaureate contracts.
Maintains counseling/coaching notes on students in the Finish Line program.
Keeps active records of case load in department’s software tracking system.
Develops monthly and annual reports on activities and outcomes.
Other duties as assigned.
Initiates communication with Finish Line program-eligible students via email messages, phone calls, and direct mail to promote program.
Evaluate the transcripts and develops individual degree completion plans for Finish Line program-eligible students.
Provide intrusive advising/coaching to students focusing on academic skills, course selection, and degree completion.
Communicates and provides support for at-risk students navigating university policies and procedures.