Academic Advisor

Full Time Entry Level

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About This Role

The Academic Advisor provides academic guidance and information to current and prospective students, enhancing their academic experience and promoting retention and completion of their degrees.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct academic advising for current and prospective students utilizing multiple modalities such as in-person, virtual, phone, and email
  • Provide guidance on academic topics such as degree requirements and relevant course selection
  • Assist students in setting and achieving educational and career goals
  • Help students make informed academic decisions, teaching them how to track academic progress and utilize available tools and resources
  • Monitor the academic progress of a student caseload through proactive outreach
  • Conduct verification of degree progress, removal of holds, and approval of various forms to ensure timely student progression
  • Analyze and interpret student data, transcripts, and placement results
  • Enter advising notes into MyMav following best practices for documenting student appointments/contacts
  • Maintain a clear understanding of all applicable federal, state, and University policies and procedures
  • Keep abreast of relevant academic programs and support services, providing appropriate referrals to students

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in related field
  • One (1) year of experience working with college students or adolescents in an advising capacity

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