What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor/Mentor position at Alabama A&M University?
Description
Summary:
Under the general supervision provides advising to assist students in the transition to college life.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as Advisor/Mentor to students from entry to the university until they earn and/or transfer enough hours to total 31 or more.
- Conduct pre-registration advising sessions for new freshmen students.
- Teach the First Year Experience, ORI 101 course in the fall and spring terms.
- Tracks student participation in ORI 101 and 102 courses, and reports of advising activities.
- Maintain a cooperative and collaborative relationship with academic departments and all student affairs components responsible for student services.
- Meet with students periodically to discuss areas of difficulty and progress.
- Monitor students’ academic progress weekly using Banner, Blackboard, Navigate, Degree Works and other modes of communication and Student Success Management System.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on all students assigned to individual advisor.
- Assist students with the completion of school related academic documents, for example, drop/add, change of major, transient and visiting student forms, etc.
- Develop and present workshops on advising related issues.
- Engage in research and follow-up activities to evaluate the advising component.
- Provide guidance in career exploration for undecided majors.
- Attends professional development to remain abreast of trends and new approaches to advising.
- Serve on University committees as assigned.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Bachelor’s degree.
- One or more years of successful advising/counseling and/or teaching experience.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Computer literacy in use of Microsoft Office Suite, Banner, Blackboard, Zoom, Navigate, etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work with students, faculty and staff while maintaining a professional demeanor
- Ability to execute the ORI 101and 102 course curriculums as outlined by the syllabus
- Ability to administer, interpret and provide additional insights in the use of various advising, career and assessments
- Ability to work under possible adverse circumstances
