Temporary Part Time Hourly Assistant Academic Advisor (University Advising Services)

Rowan University•Glassboro, NJ

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About The Position

The Temporary Part Time Hourly Assistant Academic Advisor supports students throughout the academic advising process, including developing meaningful educational goals, planning academically, and selecting majors consistent with their personal values, interests, and abilities. The position reports to the Associate Director, University Advising Services, and may work in an office within the University Advising Center or at other locations across campus. The role provides individual and group advising, career guidance related to major selection, and information about academic requirements, programs, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Academic Advisor maintains accurate student interaction records, coordinates with university advisors and offices, refers students to appropriate services, and contributes to orientations, Admissions activities, and student development and retention programs. The position is temporary, part-time, limited to no more than 25 hours per week and 944 hours per fiscal year, contracted annually to coincide with the fiscal year and contingent on budget appropriations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
One year of experience providing academic advising services to undergraduate students in a post-secondary educational institution is preferred; a relevant master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
Currently enrolled Rowan University graduate students are not eligible.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the university will not sponsor a work visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising across a range of curricula, including working with undeclared students.
Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling in Educational Settings, Student Personnel Services, or another field relevant to the position, as a substitution for one year of experience.
Experience working with students with a variety of academic interests and abilities.
Experience working with students across a range of disciplines.
Experience in a relevant academic discipline.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, student information systems such as Banner, and the internet.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
High-level customer service attitude.
Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

Advise students on academic requirements and course selection through individual and group sessions, including advising hours at the Camden campus as needed.
Provide career advising related to major selection.
Review and interpret placement and other standardized test scores, unofficial transcripts, and course prerequisites.
Develop advising materials and presentations for individual and group advising sessions.
Stay current on institutional information, including admissions requirements, academic programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, facilities, college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates.
Maintain current knowledge of degree program requirements.
Explain and interpret the University's academic standing policy for students.
Provide guidance on relevant institutional policies and procedures.
Understand the institution's interpretation of FERPA rules for releasing student information.
Maintain accurate records, including electronic notes, of interactions with students.
Serve as a liaison and build intentional relationships with advisors, offices, colleges, and departments.
Refer students to specialized staff and services, including tutoring, testing, counseling, financial assistance, and study abroad.
Assist with orientations for first-time college and transfer students.
Participate in Admissions activities such as Open House.
Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating the academic advisement program's goals and objectives.
Engage in professional development, including professional organization memberships and attendance at conferences, workshops, and training sessions; maintain current information technology skills such as Banner.
Participate in institutional student development and retention programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Associate Director, UAS.