What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Saint Mary's College?
Position Introduction
The Academic Advising Office empowers our undergraduate students to develop meaningful educational plans that support their academic, personal, and professional goals. Academic Advisors use strong interpersonal skills; background in advising theory and strategies; knowledge of academic opportunities, policies, and procedures; and referral to other departments to support students in meeting their goals. Academic Advisors strive to meet students at their point of need, understanding the contexts in which they make academic decisions, challenging students to become self-advocates, responding promptly to requests, and maintaining attention to detail. The Academic Advising Office is highly collaborative and collegial within the department and in connection to other departments across the campus.
Job Description
The Academic Advisor advises students, in particular first-year students, undecided and exchange students, on degree requirements and course selection, and works with transfer students-coordinates evaluation of transcripts, consults with department chairs, advises and registers. This position administers and explains academic policies and procedures; Assists faculty in dealing with student academic issues, and conducts exit interviews with students withdrawing from the College; Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Academic Services.
The Academic Advisor Assists in training and support of faculty in the 1st year advising program, and coordinates the summer advising program for incoming 1st years.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in academic advising or a combination of advising, administration and teaching at the college level or equivalent.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to positively interact with a variety of constituents.
- Commitment to developing intercultural competence and desire to contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion and work collaboratively with all college constituencies.
- Ability to work independently and use sound judgment.
- An understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Saint Mary’s College.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Preferred experience in Banner student information system.
- Spanish fluency desired.
Application Instructions
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Official Transcripts
Schedule
40 Hours/ 12 Months/ Monday – Friday
