Academic Advisor

Dine College•Tsaile, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor is responsible for working with ALL students to choose an academic pathway leading to graduation and earning a desired degree. The Advisor will consider students' academic needs, goals, interests, and educational experiences to determine the best educational/degree program. The advisor will provide a holistic academic advising approach to promote good academic standing, persistence, retention, and graduation. This position requires innovation, initiative, a positive attitude, and motivation to advise all students in a supportive learning environment.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education, and/or related field.
Minimum of two years working with adult learners in a Higher Education Setting.
Knowledge of FERPA, ADA, and other policies to demonstrate understanding; commitment to student confidentiality.
Demonstrate knowledge of the academic/career pathways and degree programs.
Demonstrate knowledge of degree checklists; access the AGEC requirements for transfer, and encourage students to use the AZ Transfer link/site to find course equivalency to plan transfer from other colleges and universities.
Knowledgeable in using basic office technology (desktop computer, laptop, copier/scanner); use of social platforms to conduct advising, video conference, and workshops.
Promote Student Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity.
Demonstrate proficiency with computer skills, Microsoft Office applications, internet and intranet, web-based software, social media, and student information systems: Jenzabar EX and ConexED.
Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills to plan and host academic workshops.
Work effectively in team situations.
Excellent customer service skills using tact and diplomacy; professional and pleasant office manner.
Excellent listening skills; patience and calmness.
Possess positive and encouraging attitude to motivate students to succeed and advance in their educational programming.
Detail-oriented and able to organize and manage multiple projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and execute assignments with tactfulness.
Ability to understand and explain policies in a manner that is easily understood by students.
Possess a valid state-issued driver's license.
Complete Highway Safety training to operate government vehicles.
Attend/Complete First Aid & CPR training.

Nice To Haves

MA/MS Degree in counseling, Social work, Education, and/or related field.
Oral fluency in Navajo is highly desirable, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Guide all students, including students with disabilities, regularly to review degree checklist, course planning, and registration from semester to semester; ensure General Education and Program Requirements are fulfilled/completed.
Review educational/career goals to ensure students are on correct degree programs leading to goal attainment promptly.
Provide individual and/or group advising services to new, transferring, and continuing students.
Maintain dialogue with all advisors from early registration, first week of instruction, at mid-term, and throughout the semester; track academic progress, retention, and persistence leading to good academic standing from one semester to the next.
Provide a hub for information/resources to share with students' re-admissions, registration, financial aid, residence life, and other support services under the Student Affairs' programs.
Assist with providing academic workshops based on students' needs, i.e., Reading Degree Checklist.
Assist students with navigating the DC Portal, Blackboard, and accessing campus resources to ensure academic success.
Explore new & innovative academic advising models for effective delivery of academic advising, student learning outcomes, and re-imagined event/academic planning to meet the needs of all students; inclusive of students with disabilities.
Work with school dean, faculty, and support staff with scheduling courses, student outreach, assessment, and planning.
Support guidance with student services to ensure quality, accurate, and timely services are provided to all students; degree planning, registrations, drops/adds, and update degree checklists; maintain & document all notes/records of students' visits and outreaches.
Encourage all students to participate in curricular and co-curricular learning activities that promote and create positive relationships/sense of belonging with campus and social media activities, i.e., ZOOM/Video conferencing.
Facilitate & implement student support services that are personalized and allow students to track, monitor, and continuously revisit a meaningful academic pathway.
Assist and provide recommendations for the development of policies, processes, and programming that affect and support the Academic Advising programs and services.
Collaborate with Faculty and support staff to identify needs for interventions re: tutoring, referral to support services, i.e., mental health/wellness to ensure academic success.
Research & understand the AZ GEC/Grade Equivalency Courses (A, B, & C); other transfer requirements to ensure a smooth transition to and from four-year colleges/universities and graduate schools.
Collaborate with various programs & departments across all six-campuses/centers: FYE/First Year Experience, Academic Advising, Peer Mentoring, Residential Life, Financial Aid, Registrar Office, Academic Faculty, and Campus Directors/Managers to share student support services, program planning, collaboration opportunities, and promote student advocacy and support.
Prepare, collect, and disseminate academic-related information to educate all students with college readiness, college success, life-skill development, and preparation for their academic learning and career/workforce readiness skills.
Implement, maintain, and manage electronic records of data collections, reports, and student surveys of all advising services & activities using J1/Jenzabar, ConexED, and other software.
Monitor the progression and contribution to the School of Arts and Humanities to ensure program initiatives are aligned and fulfilled.