Academic Advisor and First Year Experience Coordinator

Staff Full-Time Position

As a member of the Center for Student Success team, this student-centered position supports undergraduate recruitment and retention across programs in the assigned areas. Primary responsibilities include academic advising, participating in recruitment initiatives and activities, serving as a point of contact for undergraduate students within specific departments and programs, and providing oversight for our First-Year Experience Program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of the Center for Student Success and includes collaboration with Academic Department Heads and/or other program personnel. This position is a full-time, in-person position during the academic year and may include occasional evening and weekend hours obligations. Flexibility for a hybrid work schedule during other times of the year may be available.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic program advisement to undergraduate students within assigned departments to include program coaching and course registration guidance. Serve as a liaison with academic departments and academic services.
• Provide oversight for the administration of the FYSP course curriculum. Recruit, select, and train a cohort of peer mentors, providing ongoing professional development and support. Plan and execute related programming.
• Assist with student retention and persistence efforts as determined by the department and university. Collaborates with university personnel for student success initiatives. Tracks at-risk students for focused advising and assists with special programming for student retention.
• Attend and participate in campus-wide events as assigned including New Student Orientation and other Admissions-related events and activities. Some events require participation during evening and weekend hours.
• Teach a minimum of one First Year Seminar Program course (FYSP1000 or other equivalents) every fall semester.
• Demonstrate inclusive advising, supporting, coaching and counseling strategies for students. Recommend and utilize effective strategies for enhancing the student experience and improving customer satisfaction.
• Effectively use Ellucian Banner and other student success management programs, platforms, and tools for assessment, evaluation and registration campaigns. Utilize programmatic data and results in determining students' academic performance.
• Complete regular analysis and comprehensive end-of-semester and annual reporting to include academic achievement, service/membership records, retention and other graduation rates. Provide recommendations related to the program performance and key retention drivers.
• Assist in developing and/or presenting materials for prospective students and their families that support program recruitment and enrollment. Offer information to prospective students regarding program requirements and prerequisites.
• Refer students to appropriate university personnel as needed (i.e., Counseling Center, Student Financial Services). Assign/reassign students to faculty advisors as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned. On occasion, may need to drive on behalf of the university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a secondary or higher education environment preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of university student development theory, academic advising, retention, and persistence. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with current trends in higher education and technology, and the ability to leverage the use of technology and other resources to meet student needs.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with a high energy level is required to individuals and groups.
• Independent judgment with a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret statistical data.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

Commitment to Diversity

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