Advisor, Academic

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The Academic Advisor provides academic advising and support for prospective, and current, students within the College of Engineering to help them achieve the student’s academic goals towards graduation. As needed, the Academic Advisor will mentor students to assist in finding best practices for improving academic performance. Additionally, the Advisor, Academic monitors students to track advancement and improve student retention and persistence to graduation. Finally, the Academic Advisor assists in the development and implementation of advising activities and retention programs and materials in furtherance of the University’s goals and objectives when necessary. The Academic Advisor will be an active member of the College Student Affairs team. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Educates students about their academic requirements within their chosen field; helps students create, maintain, and edit a viable graduation plan; Answers complex student inquiries and resolves problems related to curriculum, course selection and course prerequisites. Receives and reviews transcripts to ensure eligibility and placement in courses in their respective programs. Reviews student files to ensure deadlines are met for completing all graduation requirements. Assists students in the selection of appropriate courses, cognates and concentrations in terms of students' stated preferences. Initiates and maintains individual student files as appropriate, updating and evaluating file as new information is received in a timely way. Monitors student grade reports each semester to assist in the process to determine probation and suspension based on academic regulations and returns students to regular status after sufficient progress is made. Meets with students who are in academic difficulty. Coordinates with other organizational units to process transfer credits and graduation requests and aid in the resolution of academic problems. Performs administrative activities such as scheduling meetings and interviews. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. Commitment to the University’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Ability to work with students in a mutually respectful and inclusive manner. Ability to work in a team with a positive and constructive attitude. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: c104 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.