Academic Advisor
About The Position
The Academic Advisor position in the College of Education and Human Sciences Pathways for Academic Support and Success will work in a team environment to deliver academic advisement for prospective, current, and returning students in support of the University's enrollment, retention and graduation goals. The successful candidate will receive guidance, training, and mentorship from higher-level personnel as it relates to the delivery of quality academic advisement. They will work with others to implement in person and online advisement, tend to student academic inquiries, assess academic level, provide advice on academic programs and changes, assist in the resolution of individual academic problems, advise and assist students in the development of academic plans and class schedules, and will develop and maintain appropriate files and records. In addition to working with students, the academic advisors will work closely with program faculty for student challenge resolution and continued implementation of processes for streamlined student success efforts. See the Position Description for additional information.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.
- Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience: with conducting academic advisement and written and online communications in an academic setting regarding transcripts articulation and outlining institution processes.
- Ability to: analyze and solve problems using independent judgement and analyze and interpret students’ transcripts and associated records and documents.
- Knowledge of academic policies and procedures regarding student curriculum requirements.
Responsibilities
- Deliver academic advisement for prospective, current, and returning students
- Implement in person and online advisement
- Tend to student academic inquiries
- Assess academic level
- Provide advice on academic programs and changes
- Assist in the resolution of individual academic problems
- Advise and assist students in the development of academic plans and class schedules
- Develop and maintain appropriate files and records
- Work closely with program faculty for student challenge resolution and continued implementation of processes for streamlined student success efforts
Benefits
- The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
