Academic & Student Success Advisor
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Summary
Position Title
Academic & Student Success Advisor
Department
College of Arts & Sciences
Position Reports to
Associate Dean of Arts & Sciences
Effective Date
January 3, 2024
Status
Full Time/Exempt
Job Summary
The Academic & Student Success Advisor position is primarily responsible for providing student-centered academic and career advisement to undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Possible student workers.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Using a student-centered approach, provide day-to-day academic advising to assigned students on degree programs, including course selection, academic planning, college adjustment. This includes students with majors and minors within the College of Arts & Sciences, those with interest in areas that stretch across colleges such as pre-health, and students who are undecided majors.
- Educating students on university policies and procedures, problem-solving, decision making processes, and referrals to university resources.
- In collaboration with department chairs and advising liaisons, develop and maintain curriculum guides for majors, minors, and concentrations within COAS.
- Monitor student academic progress and maintain accurate records utilizing tools such as Starfish and Self-Service.
- Provide reports and status updates periodically as requested to the COAS Dean’s Office.
- Responsible for the registration of incoming students and responsive/visible during busy registration periods which could include some evenings and weekends.
- Engage in student support activities such as new student orientation, first year experience, and advising weeks.
- Assist with activities to support advising in the College, including training and support of faculty, as well as development and implementation of a peer advisor initiative.
- Assist with student career development initiatives in the College; including internships, resume building, and LinkedIn profile development.
- Partner with Associate Dean to think strategically and creatively about advising services and programs offered in COAS; Be familiar with and implement high-impact best practices to continuously improve the advising model; Develop enhanced understanding of advising and student success practices through engagement in professional development; Work collaboratively with a team, including the faculty advising liaisons, in the college and across campus, to provide exceptional services that prepare students for success.
- Partner with Associate Dean, School Directors, Faculty Liaisons, and Department Chairs to enhance course scheduling.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong ability to provide a student-centered approach to service.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience
- Bachelors degree in a related field
- 1 to 2 years full-time work in a university setting.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach.
- Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines.
- Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens.
- Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone.
Important Note
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae, and
a completed Jacksonville University Application to:
College of Arts & Sciences Email: COAS@firstnews-extra.com