Academic Advisor - School of Nursing

Quinnipiac University•Hamden, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Quinnipiac University's School of Nursing invites applications for an Academic Advisor. Reporting to the assistant dean for academic services, the Academic Advisor plays a central role in supporting undergraduate and graduate nursing students as they navigate their academic path. This role involves close collaboration with faculty, staff, and students to ensure academic success while upholding the high standards of Quinnipiac's nursing program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Previous experience advising students in higher education
Ability to organize time and maintain accurate documentation of advising meetings
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication, including public presentations
Knowledge of nursing or health-related fields
Evidence of understanding the issues faced by college students
Ability to work with and adapt to software and technology that are used in the support of university practices
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds

Responsibilities

Manages an assigned caseload of 1st and 2nd year advisees and serves as a resource for students
Educates and guides students through the general education component of the nursing curriculum
Works closely with other advisors, registrar, program directors, department chairs, and faculty to provide timely and accurate information to students on course options
Monitors progress and retention of assigned advisees
Refers students to the appropriate academic resources
Assists with advising of transfer/change of major students
Provides support for registration, first year student retention, and admissions related events
Supports the university’s inclusive excellence mission
Supports the School of Nursing’s strategic initiatives
Maintains database and documentation of advising sessions
Collaborates with assistant and associate dean regarding student roster and attrition data
Participate in school and university recruitment events
May support teaching in first-year seminar and NUR 201
Other projects as assigned