Academic Advisor

UConn Careers•Storrs, CT

15h

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut seeks applicants for a full-time position as an Academic Advisor (Academic Advisor 1). Under the supervision of the CLAS Academic Services Center, the incumbent will perform a variety of advising and administrative support functions for undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Advise students in specific curriculum decisions, including the appropriate choice and scheduling of courses, selection or change of major or minor, requirements/deadlines, and related matters. Provide support to academically at-risk students. Refers students to other student success services such as Career Services and Counseling and Mental Health Services, as appropriate. Serves as a resource for students, faculty, parents, and others having questions about programs or academic policies and makes referrals as appropriate. Coordinates and implements programs to promote retention of students. Audits student records to determine progress toward meeting academic requirements and to assess eligibility to graduate. Assists in planning and implementing registration activities, graduation, Fall Visit/UConn Bound days, orientation programs, and other activities, as assigned. Reviews and makes recommendations regarding students on academic warning/subject to dismissal. Processes changes to student records via PeopleSoft, maintaining accurate student files, and initiating and processing paperwork. Maintains appropriate files and records, which may be computerized, and assists in compiling statistical reports. Manages/assesses data to recommend or implement modifications to practices and procedures to improve efficiency and quality. Assists in writing and/or editing informational and publicity materials. Acts as the dean’s designee on matters relating to degree requirements. Serves on departmental, college, and university committees, as required. Supports departmental advising. Performs related duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, or a related field.
Three years of related experience in academic counseling or advising in an academic setting.
Experience in managing, compiling, and assessing data to inform advising practices.
Demonstrated experience in multitasking and managing a high volume of work during specific times of the year.
Demonstrated communication skills and relatability with students, faculty, and/or parents.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Higher Education and Student Affairs, or a related field.
More than three years of post-graduate experience in academic counseling or advising undergraduate students in an academic setting.
Experience counseling or advising academically at-risk students in a higher education setting.
Experience with undergraduate programs and degree requirements at the University of Connecticut.
Experience working with PeopleSoft or with other similar Higher Education systems.

Responsibilities

Advise students in specific curriculum decisions, including the appropriate choice and scheduling of courses, selection or change of major or minor, requirements/deadlines, and related matters.
Provide support to academically at-risk students.
Refers students to other student success services such as Career Services and Counseling and Mental Health Services, as appropriate.
Serves as a resource for students, faculty, parents, and others having questions about programs or academic policies and makes referrals as appropriate.
Coordinates and implements programs to promote retention of students.
Audits student records to determine progress toward meeting academic requirements and to assess eligibility to graduate.
Assists in planning and implementing registration activities, graduation, Fall Visit/UConn Bound days, orientation programs, and other activities, as assigned.
Reviews and makes recommendations regarding students on academic warning/subject to dismissal.
Processes changes to student records via PeopleSoft, maintaining accurate student files, and initiating and processing paperwork.
Maintains appropriate files and records, which may be computerized, and assists in compiling statistical reports.
Manages/assesses data to recommend or implement modifications to practices and procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
Assists in writing and/or editing informational and publicity materials.
Acts as the dean’s designee on matters relating to degree requirements.
Serves on departmental, college, and university committees, as required.
Supports departmental advising.
Performs related duties.