Biology Academic Advisor

Biology Academic Advisor The Biology Academic Advisor at Tuskegee University provides comprehensive, student-centered academic advising for undergraduate Biology majors. The advisor plays a critical role in supporting student success across a diverse population, including pre-health, pre-professional, and STEM-focused students. This position supports retention, progression, and timely graduation by assisting students with academic planning, navigating high-demand courses, and connecting students to research, experiential learning, and career pathways. The advisor will also collaborate closely with departmental leadership to support course scheduling, enrollment management, and curriculum coordination. Responsibilities Provide specialized, major-specific academic advising and advocacy to an assigned caseload of Biology students to support retention, progression, and timely graduation. Guide students in course selection, registration, degree requirements, and academic policy interpretation. Assist students in developing individualized academic plans aligned with educational and career goals, including pre-health and pre-professional pathways. Support students in navigating university procedures such as course withdrawals, repeat policies, academic probation, and appeals. Maintain a thorough understanding of Biology curricula. Serve on departmental committees as needed. Monitor and assess student academic progress using institutional data systems to identify trends and inform interventions. Utilize proactive, appreciative advising strategies to identify and address barriers to student success. Implement targeted outreach to at‑risk students and connect them with appropriate academic and support resources. Collaborate with faculty, department leadership, and student support services to coordinate holistic support for students. Contribute to departmental and university initiatives focused on improving retention, persistence, and graduation rates. Develop and facilitate workshops, presentations, and information sessions on academic success strategies, study skills, and degree planning. Collaborate with the Road from Early Achievement to a Career High (REACH) center to offer tutorial services for high-demand biology courses. Support new student orientation, recruitment efforts, and engagement initiatives within the Biology Department. Serve as a resource for students, families, faculty, and staff regarding advising processes and academic requirements. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student advising records in compliance with FERPA and university policies. Utilize the institutional data systems to document advising interactions, track student progress, and manage academic records. Prepare reports for the Department Head and Dean on advising outcomes, student progress, and retention metrics. Ensure accuracy and integrity of student data within institutional systems. Participate in departmental, college, and university committees, advising councils, and task forces as assigned. Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices in academic advising, student success, and retention. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the Biology Department and Tuskegee University. Qualifications Master’s degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Advanced degree preferred. Working knowledge of the basic principles of academic advising and the capacity to learn all facets of specific degree programs. Physical Demands

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Skills and Attributes Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to analyze problems and formulate solutions. Ability to provide excellent customer service. Ability to work constructively on a team and to complete work independently. Ability to learn and understand new systems. Work Conditions Travel required: YES Night, weekend, and after-hour work required: YES Funding: No grants or contract funding. Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Official transcripts required upon hire Optional Documents Transcript 1 Transcript 2 Transcript 3 Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Other #J-18808-Ljbffr Tuskegee University