Senior Academic Advisor
About The Position
Performs academic advising, educational, professional, or other advanced academic advising or training at the individual or group level. The role may include assisting with the analysis of special or complex problems and may supervise Academic Advisors or other employees. Performance is based on individual advising effectiveness and overall program results. Work is performed under standard supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Senior Academic Advisor supports undergraduate and graduate student success, advises Theatre Arts & Dance students, coordinates advising and registration processes, supports recruiting and accreditation activities, and contributes to departmental quality improvement. The role also assesses and executes administrative processes for Theatre and Dance education students and performs other advising-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- One year of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure undergraduate and graduate student success through effective advising.
- Advise undergraduate Theatre Arts & Dance majors and minors, meeting individually with each major at least once per semester.
- Crosstrain to advise graduate students and provide coverage for the SoTD Lead Administrator’s graduate student advisor duties as needed.
- Coordinate advising and registration processes for School of Theatre & Dance students and faculty, including conducting Red Raider Orientation sessions.
- Provide routine degree-progress updates and audits to students and relevant faculty.
- Assist with coordinating School of Theatre & Dance recruiting activities; respond to prospective students’ questions and coordinate with Associate Directors and faculty as needed.
- Provide undergraduate program information to parents, secondary students, and secondary school representatives.
- Collect and document student and academic information for assessment and accreditation reports, such as NAST and NASD.
- Conduct statistical analysis with minimal oversight.
- Contribute to ongoing improvement of departmental methods, communications, tools, and strategies.
- Serve on the departmental undergraduate, curriculum, and scholarship committees.
- Assess and execute administrative processes for Theatre and Dance education students.
- Perform other duties assigned that are relevant to an advising role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
