Academic Advisor

Austin Peay State University•Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

Academic Advising and Student Success, formerly University Student Success, provides programs, services, and interactions that guide students in making informed and timely decisions to achieve academic, career, and personal goals. Reporting to a designated College Student Success Director, the Academic Advisor supports the success and retention of freshman and sophomore students in specific academic programs, collaborates with colleagues on a College Success Team, and contributes to university-wide initiatives that foster student engagement, success, and persistence across the APSU campus community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Experience working in an educational and/or university setting with college student populations.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Knowledge of FERPA.
Experience working with various populations.
Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as SungardHE Banner and EAB Navigate.
Knowledge of university and degree requirements.
Ability to maintain accurate electronic and paper records of student contacts.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and complete tasks individually.
Ability to apply student development and career development theories.
Commitment to keeping abreast of current academic advising and student success literature and practices.
Successful applicant must complete a background check.

Responsibilities

Be a proactive and constructive participant within an advising team dedicated to student success.
Advise a caseload of freshmen and sophomore students to support their transition and success at APSU.
Provide proactive advising using techniques such as motivational interviewing and the appreciative advising framework.
Support student retention by working with advisees in academic difficulty and recommending appropriate actions and resources.
Use retention data to inform decisions on student advising initiatives.
Track and manage student appointments, alerts, and notifications within EAB Navigate.
Assist students in declaring or changing a major.
Participate in retention initiatives sponsored by the department, college, or university.
Help students understand university and degree requirements, interpret degree evaluations, and develop a responsible approach to academic planning.
Maintain knowledge of university academic programs and awareness of revisions to departmental requirements.
Support the Student Success Director in planning the logistics and advising of students at Governors Orientation (GO).
Assist with coordinating and delivering academic advising workshops and classroom presentations.
Represent the office at campus events such as Preview Day, First Fridays, and campus college fairs.
Assist the Executive Director in establishing student learning objectives, intervening with students to produce intended outcomes, and participating in assessment and evaluation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.