Academic Advisor

University of Louisiana at Lafayette • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The Academic Advisor provides academic advising and comprehensive student support services for undergraduate nursing students. This position supports student success by advising students throughout their academic progression, assisting with recruitment and outreach efforts, processing student-related academic records, and serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and administrative offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with routine academic advising for continuing students, first-time freshmen, RN-BSN students, transfer students, and students changing majors.
• Responds to electronic inquiries and requests for information from current and prospective students in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists with student recruitment and outreach activities, including area Career Fairs, Preview Days, scheduled group tours, and other recruitment events as needed.
• Processes scholarship applications and coordinates scholarship awards for all undergraduate nursing students in accordance with departmental and university guidelines.
• Completes and submits endorsement applications to applicable Boards of Nursing for program graduates.
• Conducts degree audits and completes degree checks for graduating seniors.
• Counsels students regarding available university resources and makes appropriate referrals based on individual student needs.
• Actively participates on departmental and university committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean, Student Services; the Department Head, LHC Group · Myers School of Nursing; and the Dean.

What This Job Offers

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