Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor is responsible for assisting with academic administration at the campus. Determine scheduling wheels. Responsible for retention of students. Ensure academic advising is completed. Provide assistance and support to faculty as necessary. Participate in curriculum development and other ongoing academic issues for the university. Coordinate with other departments to implement academic polices and procedures set by Academic Affairs. Ensure student satisfaction at campus level.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Last Day of Attendance (LDA) and conduct retention calls and

emails to students

• Respond to student calls and emails for assistance and academic advising


• Respond to faculty concerns


• Take action on requests and questions from other Departments, other campus

Academic staff, VP and VP for Academic Affairs.

• Monitor retention, including academic team and campus LDA meeting


• Meet with Dean for planning and feedback


• Conduct classroom observations as needed


• Be available for faculty assistance and student academic advising when

classes are in session

• Continue student scheduling


• Assist with SAP, Semester Student Advising, and status changes


• Assist the Admissions department with incoming new students


• Participate in the start week for new student orientation


• Welcome new students and monitor them throughout first term.


• Update the quarterly Institutional Effectiveness campus master plan.


• Ensure accreditation standards are being met.


• Organize and Attend Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings


• Attend Departmental Faculty Meetings

Annually Responsibilities

• Maintain attrition rate of 4% or lower


• Assist and monitor Institutional Effectiveness goals, such as surveys and

assessments

• Meet and exceed student satisfaction goals


• Complete an Annual Faculty Development Plan/Progress Reports (for self)

Academic Advisor must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study and have 3 years of experience in student advising. Supervisory experience preferred. Some evening and weekend availability.