Academic Advisor (or Advising Coordinator)

University of Massachusetts • Lowell, MA

2d • $54,217 - $76,085

About The Position

This professional academic advising position requires an advanced, developmental, proactive problem-solving approach to advisement to ensure students succeed academically and are fully engaged in their educational experience. The primary responsibilities include advising a caseload of first-time freshman and/or transfer students on program requirements and registration issues, degree planning, monitoring student progress, re-enrollment outreach, and supporting at-risk students. The position also involves assisting with the support of various activities and events promoting student engagement and community building. Participation in recruitment, outreach and orientation activities required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in College Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration/ Counseling/ Psychology or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time (or equivalent) experience working with college students at the undergraduate level
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel/ Higher Education Administration/ Counseling/ Psychology or related field
• Minimum of 2 years academic advising experience in a developmental setting
• Experience with implementation of solutions to facilitate student academic retention, success, and graduation
• General knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends in the area of advising, student services, and individual counseling techniques
• Experience with event and program planning
• Strong skills with computer-based applications and internet resources
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, Salesforce, and PeopleSoft Software (SiS)

Responsibilities

• Advising a caseload of first-time freshman and/or transfer students on program requirements and registration issues
• Degree planning
• Monitoring student progress
• Re-enrollment outreach
• Supporting at-risk students
• Assisting with the support of various activities and events promoting student engagement and community building
• Participation in recruitment, outreach and orientation activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level