Academic Advisor

 

Position Title: Academic Advisor

 

Job Description:

• Advises undecided, high risk, new freshmen, undecided transfer students, and other special populations.
• Monitors and advises students to ensure satisfactory grades and GPA requirements, students understand academic policies, as well as course planning/registration.
• Develops workshops for a variety of student groups; prepares and makes presentations for Registration Days, Griffon Edge and other on -campus groups.
• Maintains professional contacts and an awareness of best practices and standards in the advising field; stays current with relevant research.
• Stays abreast of changing institutional information including new programs, course changes, important dates, costs, and updates in university-wide initiatives and policies.
• Understands the institution's interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.
• Available to meet with students in person or virtually via Zoom throughout the year, through scheduled 1-on-1 appointments, group advising sessions, or drop-in advising.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing contact with students through a variety of communication methods, including telephone, email, Zoom, and social media platforms.
• Advises during new student registration programs.
• Documents advisement on Goldlink, Schedule Planner, and Griffon GPS.
• Serves on campus committees, as needed.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Knowledge of advising theory and best practices in academic advisement
• Understands the challenges of entering freshman and transfer students and effective retention strategies
• Teaching techniques and strategies
• Effective advising techniques with special populations
• Ability to research and write reports
• Strong organizational skills (maintaining accurate files), and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work collaboratively with campus constituents
• Computer application skills
• Knowledge of Banner preferred
• Knowledge of Schedule Planner, Griffon GPS, and Goldlink preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience involving student contact in a student services role

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Advising or related field
• Two years postsecondary education advisement experience

 

Physical Demands FLSA Exempt

 

Additional Demands

 

Hours of Work

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