Job description
Position Summary
Position Title
Academic Advisor
Department
Retention and Student Success
FLSA Status
Exempt
Work Schedule
Full-time
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of this role is to serve as an academic advisor for students as part of the academic advising team. This role also assists in the coordination of retention programs and supports campus-wide efforts to increase student retention and graduation.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibility
Academic Advising & Student Support
Description
Counsel and advise students, individually or in groups, to increase their university knowledge, engage in identity work, improve decision-making abilities, and strengthen their connections to the campus community.
Guide students through problem-solving on a wide variety of concerns, ranging from registration to personal and life issues, and refers them to resources for academic development and personal support.
Inform students about available resources and options for university engagement; collaborate with relevant offices and promote participation in such co-curricular activities as studying abroad, community engagement, leadership development, research, and internships.
Guide students through problem-solving on a wide variety of concerns, ranging from registration to personal and life issues, and refers them to resources for academic development and personal support.
Inform students about available resources and options for university engagement; collaborate with relevant offices and promote participation in such co-curricular activities as studying abroad, community engagement, leadership development, research, and internships.
Organizational Responsibilities
Responsibility
Diversity and Inclusion
Description
Promote an Inclusive Westminster through demonstration of the commitments included in the Westminster College Diversity Statement.
Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to my field of work, profession or discipline.
Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to my field of work, profession or discipline.
Additional Responsibilities
Additional Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least three years’ relevant experience.
Possess analytical ability to perform conflict resolution and academic advisement.
Produce, interpret, and present data to inform evidence-based advising practices, programing, resources, and methods.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to lead, communicate, relate and/or interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
The ability to explain complex information, including curriculum and university policies.
Able to work collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, parents, and College administrators.
Ability to independently prioritize work tasks.
Ability to work collaboratively on a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous work experience in a higher education context, preferably in career or academic advising.
- Fluency in Spanish.
- Master’s degree in advising, higher education, or similar.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S189P
Desired Start Date
03/01/2023
Position End Date (if applicable)
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