Academic Advisor

Advises students individually and/or with groups regarding academic core and/or departmental requirements, appropriate class selection, academic policies and procedures, and campus resourcesSupport and partner with each advisee to make informed decisions and develop reasonable and obtainable educational plans and career goals that are consistent with their abilities and interestsGuide students to enroll in appropriate coursework to meet established academic plans in a timely mannerMaintain accurate and confidential student records in EABNavigate advising platform and all records stored within the collegeAdvise special populations of students within scope of responsibility, such as transfer students, new students, undeclared majors, minority groups, etc., assisting in exploration of academic programs, and focusing on academic direction, procedures, policies, and available resourcesAssist advisees in various routine activities as needed (i.e., financial aid processes, career education, student employment, tuition payment, transcript requests, etc.)Meet with incoming freshmen at New Student Orientation and in the first academic year to assist with the transition from high school to college, to review and evaluate progress toward long range goals and plan courses for upcoming semester or summer term, and to discuss grades and other performance indicators as neededCommunicate with advisees regularly via email, phone, and/or text messages to foster a helping relationship.Inform and refer advisees as necessary to other institutional resources when academic, attitudinal, attendance, or other personal problems require intervention by other professionalsInterpret and provide guidance and rationale for institutional policiesRecruit advisees to re-enroll after withdrawing, stopping out, or suspensionAssist students with educational transactions such as course additions and withdrawals, declaring major/minor, changing major, etcPlan and execute advising campaigns and communication plans using the EABNavigate advising platformCollaborate with other advisors on campus as necessary to answer student questions and facilitate smooth intercollege transfersParticipate in university sponsored training and professional development opportunitiesParticipate in webinars and other group meeting platformsDetermine graduation requirements for juniors and seniorsVerify graduation requirements have been metAssist in preparing and submitting both tentative and final graduation listsOther duties as assigned