Academic Advisor

Baylor University•Waco, TX

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking an Academic Advisor to support the mission and vision of the University within the College of Arts and Sciences. The advisor counsels students on academic and career goals and the academic requirements of their intended majors, provides information about University resources, and refers students to resources that can help address their needs or solve problems. The Academic Advisor supports students throughout their time at Baylor, including advising assigned cohorts during the fall, spring, and summer orientation period; helping new students learn about College of Arts and Sciences majors and programs; and responding to academic needs across the College. The role also contributes to recruitment, retention, and graduation initiatives through targeted projects and research, collaborates with campus partners, and supports the College’s advising operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Understanding of college student development and academic issues.
Ability to work with external constituents.
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, collaborative, and leadership skills.
Skill in organizing and coordinating complex projects.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to interpret and implement general University policies and procedures.
Ability to research advising-related topics internally and externally.
Commitment to working with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Two years of relevant work experience preferred.
A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of one another.

Responsibilities

Serve as advisor of record for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and transfer students by developing educational plans, selecting courses, evaluating academic progress, referring students to University resources, and reviewing BA/BS options and study abroad.
Assist new students in learning about majors and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences during orientation sessions.
Visit with prospective students throughout the year.
Serve on committees, provide evaluative information when requested, assist with training workshops, and perform other assigned duties.
Assist the Director and Associate Director with special situations involving students, faculty, staff, Dean’s office requests, or Provost’s office requests.
Participate in targeted projects and research intended to positively affect recruitment, retention, and graduation for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Advise an assigned cohort of students during the fall, spring, and summer orientation period.
Respond to the academic needs of students in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Deploy strategies created by the Senior Director to advise students in 90% of the College’s degree programs each semester (18 of 20 departments).
Monitor and maintain assigned cohort advising records.
Answer daily questions from students, parents, faculty, staff, other advisors, support staff, and advising campus partners as directed by leadership.
Conduct freshman orientation training for College of Arts and Sciences Advisement (CASA) and others.
Attend quarterly meetings with the Senior Director, Director, or Associate Director as assigned, and weekly meetings with CASA staff.
Provide evaluative feedback when requested and perform other duties assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
Comply with University policies and maintain regular and punctual attendance.