Academic Advisor

Everglades University•Tampa, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor is responsible for assisting with academic administration at the campus. This role involves determining scheduling wheels, ensuring student retention, and overseeing the completion of academic advising. The advisor will also provide assistance and support to faculty, participate in curriculum development, and coordinate with other departments to implement academic policies and procedures set by Academic Affairs. A key focus is ensuring student satisfaction at the campus level.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study
3 years of experience in student advising

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor Last Day of Attendance (LDA) and conduct retention calls and emails to students
Respond to student calls and emails for assistance and academic advising
Respond to faculty concerns
Take action on requests and questions from other Departments, other campus Academic staff, VP and VP for Academic Affairs
Monitor retention, including academic team and campus LDA meeting
Meet with Dean for planning and feedback
Conduct classroom observations as needed
Be available for faculty assistance and student academic advising when classes are in session
Continue student scheduling
Assist with SAP, Semester Student Advising, and status changes
Assist the Admissions department with incoming new students
Participate in the start week for new student orientation
Welcome new students and monitor them throughout first term
Update the quarterly Institutional Effectiveness campus master plan
Ensure accreditation standards are being met
Organize and Attend Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings
Attend Departmental Faculty Meetings Annually
Maintain attrition rate of 4% or lower
Assist and monitor Institutional Effectiveness goals, such as surveys and assessments
Meet and exceed student satisfaction goals
Complete an Annual Faculty Development Plan/Progress Reports (for self)