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Job Opportunity: Academic Advisor:Job description:
Academic AdvisorListing descriptionThe Office of Academic Advising supports the education mission of The College of Saint Rose by enabling students to develop and implement sound educational plans consistent with their personal goals, values, and career plans. The Office serves as a central source of academic information where students receive assistance with advising-related concerns and interpretation of College policies, programs, and requirements. In addition, the Office provides appropriate support in helping all incoming students transition prosperously to college. The Academic Advisor provides individual academic advising and developmental college transition support for all first-year students. As part of the Academic Advising team, this job offer serves as a consistent point of contact to students from arrival on campus for orientation through the end of their first year. this job offer proactively builds a trusting and supportive relationship with new students, while identifying barriers to students' academic success and develop solutions that improve retention. The Academic Advisor will work closely with Faculty Advisors, Academic Affairs and Student Development divisions on monitoring students' degree requirements, designing initiatives that improve procedures and policies that positively impact graduation rates. RESPONSIBILITIES: » Provide individual advising, including interpretation of credits applied toward degree requirements. » Advise on course scheduling and instruct students on course registration processes. » Meet individually with a caseload of new students in their first and second semesters to facilitate the student's academic success and personal development, and provide advising that improves overall student retention. » Maintain detailed records on students' progress within the academic program by using Navigate and help to reach out to students regarding their early alerts in classes. » Correspond with students and various college departments concerning academic matters. » Communicate directly, effectively, and often with all assigned students to keep them connected, informed, and engaged with the campus. » Leverage College technology systems to enhance relationships with students communicating positively and effectively with students by responding to questions and requests in a timely manner (typically same day) by phone and email. » Partner with Academic Success Center to provide workshops. » Assist with recruitment events, orientation of new students and graduation events. » Assist with Resumption of Studies applications. » Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Academic Advising General Requirements: » Bachelor's Degree. Master's degree preferred » A minimum of two years' practice providing one-on-one advising or advising-related services to students in a higher education environment. Academic advising practice is preferred. » Demonstrated capability and commitment to engage and develop students » Proven track record of effectively communicating with a wide variety of constituents including students, parents, faculty and staff » High attention to detail » capability to set priorities and organize tasks, documents and materials efficiently » Intermediate level computer expertise using a Windows located operating system, specifically MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet. » practice using Banner preferred Additional Information: This is a full-time, full-year position. Some weekend work is required for recruitment events. In addition to income, compensation includes comprehensive health and dental benefits, generous time off, a tuition remission plan for employees and dependents, a 403b located retirement plan and wellness programs including the use of our fitness center. The College of Saint Rose values diversity and abides by federal, state and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided. It does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion/creed, discapability, age, national/ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or any other condition established by law. The College of Saint Rose is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and secure environment for the entire college community and upon request will provide its annual security report. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Office of Safety and Security at 518-454-5187 or on line at www.strose.edu/securityreport When appropriate, located on the facts and circumstances of each particular situation, the College may agree to sponsor a foreign national for the most appropriate non-immigrant visa and/or permanent visa for such foreign national located upon the needs of the College. The College's visa sponsorship policy covers certain full-time faculty tenure track positions with respect to current and prospective employees who may require sponsorship for a visa or a nonimmigrant status. This visa sponsorship policy does not apply to non-tenure track faculty positions, part-time faculty positions, visiting faculty positions, or temporary faculty positions. Nor does this visa sponsorship policy apply to administrative, support, technical or other positions. Exceptions to the prior prohibitions may be made in circumstances where the College, in its discretion and on a case-by-case basis, decides to provide visa sponsorship for certain staff positions. The College retains the right to make decisions about visa sponsorship that support the College's business and academic needs, including providing visa sponsorship for only certain academic titles. Visa sponsorships are located solely on the needs of the College and at the sole discretion of the College. The College of Saint Rose participates in E-Verify. If hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, the College is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the College can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Skills:
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