Academic Advisor - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. The Academic Advisors primary emphasis is on providing full-time advising services to an assigned caseload of undergraduate students. Responsibilities include: Exploratory/pre-major advising Proactive advising for special populations First-Year mandatory meetings Advising students on academic notice General advice, referral to campus resources, and policy/procedure clarification delivered via appointments, email, phone, drop-in, and Add/Drop/Swap advising Pre-registration advising and Transfer student onboarding in summer as well as Oxford Continuee onboarding twice per year Participate in ECAS annual orientation activities. Participate in ECS 101 as well as annual orientation and graduation activities, and annual orientation. Facilitate and advise on academic actions such as incompletes, course withdrawals, leaves of absence, transfers, readmissions, and underloads/overloads Work with Deans of Academic Advising and Support to resolve complex student cases Assist with issues impacting academic success: CARE reports Exceptions after the deadline due to extenuating circumstances Referrals to partner offices Assist with inquiries/requests from [email protected]

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in education or discipline related to academic advising assignment and one year of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Data collection and analysis experience
• A master’s degree in a relevant field, including higher education or a liberal arts field.
• Professional experience working as an academic advisor in an academic affairs office or similar setting.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds including at-risk and/or first-generation students.
• Experience with student success programs focusing on retention and graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising to an assigned caseload of undergraduate students.
• Prepares and maintains associated student records.
• Addresses student academic concerns and provides referrals to campus resources.
• Builds links with other university offices and support services such as Academic Success Programs, Education Abroad, Student Case Management, and various Campus Life partners.
• Assists with academic orientation activities.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Exploratory/pre-major advising
• Proactive advising for special populations
• First-Year mandatory meetings
• Advising students on academic notice
• General advice, referral to campus resources, and policy/procedure clarification delivered via appointments, email, phone, drop-in, and Add/Drop/Swap advising
• Pre-registration advising and Transfer student onboarding in summer as well as Oxford Continuee onboarding twice per year
• Participate in ECAS annual orientation activities.
• Participate in ECS 101 as well as annual orientation and graduation activities, and annual orientation.
• Facilitate and advise on academic actions such as incompletes, course withdrawals, leaves of absence, transfers, readmissions, and underloads/overloads
• Work with Deans of Academic Advising and Support to resolve complex student cases
• Assist with issues impacting academic success: CARE reports, Exceptions after the deadline due to extenuating circumstances, Referrals to partner offices
• Assist with inquiries/requests from [email protected]

Benefits

• Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

What This Job Offers

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