Academic Advisor

Baylor University•Waco, TX

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking an Academic Advisor to support the mission and vision of the University within the College of Arts and Sciences. The advisor supports students with their academic and career goals and the academic requirements of their intended major(s), and provides information about and referrals to University resources that can help students meet their needs or solve problems. The Academic Advisor serves students throughout their academic careers, including freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and transfer students. The role involves developing educational plans, selecting courses, evaluating academic progress, reviewing BA/BS options and study abroad, and responding to the academic needs of students across the College of Arts and Sciences. The advisor also assists prospective and new students, participates in orientation and training, supports recruitment, retention, and graduation projects, and works with students, families, faculty, staff, campus partners, and University leadership. A bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree and two years of relevant work experience are preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of one another. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Eligible employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and automatic retirement contributions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Understanding of college student development and academic issues.
Ability to work with external constituents.
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, collaborative, and leadership skills.
Skill in organizing and coordinating complex projects.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to interpret and implement general University policies and procedures.
Ability to research advising-related topics internally and externally.
Commitment to working with individuals or groups with diverse backgrounds.
Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Two years of relevant work experience.
A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of one another.

Responsibilities

Serve as advisor of record for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and transfer students by developing educational plans, selecting courses, evaluating academic progress, referring students to University resources, and reviewing BA/BS options and study abroad.
Assist new students in learning about majors and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences during orientation sessions.
Meet with prospective students throughout the year.
Serve on committees, provide evaluative information when requested, and assist with training workshops and other duties as assigned.
Assist the Director and Associate Director with special situations involving students, faculty, staff, the Dean’s office, or the Provost’s office.
Participate in targeted projects and research intended to positively affect recruitment, retention, and graduation for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Advise an assigned cohort of students during the fall, spring, and summer orientation period.
Respond to the academic needs of all students in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Deploy strategies created by the Senior Director to directly advise students in 90% of the College’s degree programs each semester (18 of 20 departments).
Complete committee assignments as assigned.
Monitor and maintain assigned cohort advising records.
Answer daily questions from students, parents, faculty, staff, other advisors, support staff, and advising campus partners as directed by leadership.
Participate in Freshman Orientation Training for College of Arts and Sciences Advisement (CASA) and other training.
Complete projects assigned by the Senior Director, Director, Associate Director, and Dean’s office.
Provide evaluative feedback when requested.
Attend quarterly meetings with the Senior Director, Director, or Associate Director as assigned, and weekly meetings with CASA staff.
Perform other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
Comply with University policies and maintain regular and punctual attendance.