Academic Advisor

Description

Academic Advisor

POSITION:  Academic Advisor 

SUPERVISOR:  Dean of Academic Engagement

DEPARTMENT:  Academic Advising / Student Success Services

LOCATION: On-campus located in Tiffin, OH

JOB TYPE: Full-time

Tiffin University (TU) was founded in 1888 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, creative and media arts, humanities, education, sciences, technology, and health. The University's campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends traditional historic and modern buildings, creating a vibrant and welcoming educational community for its students, faculty, and staff. Students can pursue associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs both on campus and online, as well as at Terra State Community College. In addition, TU offers Bachelor in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees in Bucharest, Romania, and educational opportunities for students from Switzerland and Latin America. The University also provides an online Ph.D. program in Global Leadership and Change. 

The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community.  We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business in Bucharest, Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism, communication, and management, TU offers more than 40 majors through on-campus and online learning, resulting in real advantages for our students.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Academic Advisor reports to the Dean of Academic Engagement and serves as an academic advisor and advocate for new and continuing students. This individual assists students with course scheduling, teaching them the skills they need to successfully complete their curriculum in four-years, and developing the tools they need for academic planning and course registration beyond their first-year. Furthermore, the Academic Advisor serves as the primary intervention staff member for any student demonstrating risk factors, which are presented in the campus early-alert system and daily attendance reporting.

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule all new (first-year, transfer, and international students) and continuing students 
• Utilize data to assist in advising outreach
• Meet with each student, at minimum, once a semester to advise on curriculum planning, course selection, registration process, and guidance to graduation (long-term curriculum mapping)
• Ensure assigned students register for classes in a timely manner and for a full course load
• Discuss and establish students’ academic, personal, and professional goals during advising appointments, while also developing an academic pathway plan
• Assist students in completing the process to drop/add course(s), change program/major, and other course permission requests 
• Assist students with schedule adjustments as a result of: canceled classes, missing prerequisites, and/or an F, D, WD, WF, and/or placement on Academic Probation
• Outreach to at-risk students regarding academic support and student support services 
• Identify and intervene, using the early-alert system, students who demonstrate the following characteristics:
• Significant gap in credit hours earned versus attempted
• Course attendance or performance 
• Low retention and/or academic success probability score as determined by predictive analytics
• Provide support and assistance with the planning and implementation of First-Year Experience functions as needed
• Opportunity to teach the DEC 100 Engage course
• Provide backup assistance and support to the Murphy Academic Support Center.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

• Previous experience in Higher Education curriculum or academic advising
• Must demonstrate ability to work with faculty and/or students in group and one-on-one situations
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and work in an environment with continuous interruptions.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Maintain a current understanding of the requirements for FERPA, Financial Aid, and Disability Services in a university setting
• An understanding of and commitment to Tiffin University’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

TIFFIN UNIVERSITY SPONSORED BENEFITS
Tiffin University offers excellent benefits. All full-time employees of Tiffin University are eligible for our full-time benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with employer incentive contribution, Employer Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability, 403b Retirement with Employer Match, Time Off (annual and sick leave), Observed Holidays, Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence: Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with University mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum physical exertion. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, communicate, reach, and travel.

Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics. 

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer