Academic Advisor - Bailey College of Science and Mathematics
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Bailey College Associate Dean for Student Success, Inclusive Excellence, and Curriculum, and working directly with the Director of BCSM Student Services, this position works with a moderate degree of independence to provide holistic academic advising to undergraduate students including developing tailored academic plans; selecting courses, concentrations, and minors; referring to campus partners, such as basic needs programs and Campus Health & Wellbeing; explaining campus policies and procedures; recommending strategies for academic success; guiding students through the change of major process; and interpreting curriculum sheets and articulation agreements. Working collaboratively with other pre-health advisors to educate and support the pre-health community and assists with development and implementation of pre-health events and maintains productive working relationships with professionals both on and off campus to provide accurate information and advice to students.
Requirements
- Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field.
- Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.
- Ability to be flexible in work assignments.
- Excellent attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Skilled at counseling or advising individuals and in groups on complex student related matters, including students from historically underserved student populations, first-generation college, and Pell-eligible.
- Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere with individuals in and outside the University.
- Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments, planning special events/projects, and in implementing long-range program improvements.
- Ability to independently evaluate and interpret complex problems, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of alternative courses of action.
- Utilize student development theory and related framework to inform advising practice, foster student growth, and support students in achieving their academic and professional goals.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree, by date of hire, in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
- Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic academic advising to undergraduate students.
- Develop tailored academic plans.
- Select courses, concentrations, and minors.
- Refer students to campus partners for support services.
- Explain campus policies and procedures.
- Recommend strategies for academic success.
- Guide students through the change of major process.
- Interpret curriculum sheets and articulation agreements.
- Educate and support the pre-health community in collaboration with other pre-health advisors.
- Assist with the development and implementation of pre-health events.
- Maintain productive working relationships with professionals on and off campus to provide accurate information and advice to students.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
- Educational benefits for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
