About the position
Serve as academic advisor to undergraduate students in the College of Education in the Teacher Preparation Program. Advise special student populations such as student athletes, Honors College students, and students considering education abroad. Participate in a full range of student affairs activities, including new student orientation (NSO), student recruitment and special events, degree clearance and maintenance of academic records. Participate in college and campus-wide committee work.
Responsibilities
• Serve as academic advisor to undergraduate students in the College of Education in the Teacher Preparation Program
• Advise special student populations such as student athletes, Honors College students, and students considering education abroad
• Participate in a full range of student affairs activities, including new student orientation (NSO), student recruitment and special events, degree clearance and maintenance of academic records
• Participate in college and campus-wide committee work
Requirements
• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field
• Two years of experience as academic advisor in university setting
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, technical and organizational skills
Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures, electronic advising tools (e.g., SIS, ESAF), university resources and study abroad programs
• Experience related to improving student success, including work with low-income and first generation college students
• An approach to advising that is holistic and developmental (e.g., coaching to develop students who are purposeful, aware of how their purpose fits in the world and confident about crossing boundaries)
• Experience with trauma-informed advising practices
• Familiarity/experience with College of Education majors
• Ability to establish rapport across ethnic, racial, cultural, and gender differences
Benefits
• Flexible work environment
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