Temporary Academic Advisor
About The Position
The Academic Advisor provides educational guidance and assistance to students by understanding their educational goals and recognizing their strengths. The advisor helps students examine available programs, plan schedules, and receive follow-up support when necessary. The role advocates for students as they work through challenges, encourages their adjustment to college life, and refers them to other University departments as appropriate. The position provides information on academic programs and University requirements, supports students in completing and following their Major Academic Plans, tracks progress toward graduation, and evaluates transfer credits. It also submits course-related proposals to the appropriate department for review and approval and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Two years of relevant work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
Responsibilities
- Provide information about available major programs, University policies, general education requirements, major requirements, course prerequisites, and related policies, including through orientation activities, workshops, worksheets, and program guides.
- Assist students with completing their Major Academic Plan (MAP) and counsel them on course sequencing, scheduling choices, and graduation requirements.
- Help students use the campus mapping tool (MAPPER) and periodically check their progress to ensure they are following their plan.
- Track student progress toward graduation by approving graduation applications, completing major evaluations for department review, and assisting the Registrar's Office with double-checking General Education requirements.
- Evaluate credits from other schools to determine which courses transfer.
- Submit substitution, waiver, equivalency, and General Education proposals to the appropriate department for review and approval.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
