University of New Orleans-posted 3 months ago
New Orleans, LA
Educational Services

This position's primary role is to provide academic advising to an assigned caseload of students. The advisor will foster student success by advising and monitoring students in regard to curriculum requirements, academic rules, policies, and procedures, and progress toward degree completion; assisting students with their academic plans and their personal, educational, and career goal development; and acting as advocate and resource mentor. The advisor will also teach two sections of a First Year Seminar course per academic year and/or collaborate, design and implement curricula and strategies as they relate to a First Year Seminar Course. Additionally, the advisor will serve as the primary intervention contact at the college for Early Alerts, providing support and follow through with faculty, students, and staff to identify and execute needed Early Alert interventions. The advisor will meet with students who are returning from academic suspension or dismissal, on probation, and others to discuss methods of increasing the likelihood of their success. They will serve as a resource for faculty and staff in matters related to academic services, act as a liaison between the student and faculty, staff, and administration, and serve as a liaison and resource to other offices and colleges. The advisor will also submit potential course substitutions, with accompanying rationale, to the Registrar and appropriate Dean for review and approval, represent the College at on- and off-campus recruiting events and on various committees related to student issues, update advising and promotional material according to approved changes, assist in the design and maintenance of the advising information in college website and other media, and perform similar or related duties as assigned.

  • Advising and monitoring students regarding curriculum requirements, academic rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Assisting students with their academic plans and personal, educational, and career goal development.
  • Teaching two sections of a First Year Seminar course per academic year.
  • Collaborating, designing, and implementing curricula and strategies for First Year Seminar Course.
  • Serving as the primary intervention contact for Early Alerts.
  • Providing support and follow through with faculty, students, and staff for Early Alert interventions.
  • Meeting with students returning from academic suspension or dismissal to discuss success methods.
  • Serving as a resource for faculty and staff in academic services.
  • Acting as a liaison between students and faculty, staff, and administration.
  • Submitting potential course substitutions to the Registrar and appropriate Dean.
  • Representing the College at recruiting events and on various committees.
  • Updating advising and promotional material.
  • Assisting in the design and maintenance of advising information on the college website and other media.
  • Performing similar or related duties as assigned.
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Prior work experience working with students in a higher education setting related to advising, student support or student development.
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational ability with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other office technology.
  • At least two years' experience working in an advising capacity in higher education; experience with EAB SSC Campus.
  • Working knowledge of computerized registration and degree audit systems.
  • Experience interpreting and administering academic policies.
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