What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Academic Advisor position at Webster University?
Description
General statement of duties:
Academic Advisors provide high quality academic advising to Webster University students, both online and in person. Advisors assist students in the creation of educational plans that promote student success, align with the student's academic and career goals, and follow academic curriculum requirements. Advisors are expected to understand, interpret, and communicate academic policy and procedure, to both students, and colleagues across the institution. Proactive advising approaches focused on student retention and completion are integral and advisors may engage in intrusive advising and continuous follow-up to at-risk students. By building relationships with academic units and other academic/student development partners, advisors can guide and refer students to appropriate resources. Advisors obtain and share knowledge across multiple disciplines. Advisors are responsible to their students, their institution, their professional practice, for involving others, to higher education, and to themselves.
The mission of the Academic Advising Center is to empower students to achieve their academic and professional goals while providing comprehensive advising tools and resources to the global Webster University community.
Essential Duties and responsibilities:
Develop broad skills that apply to all Webster University programs, but may be assigned to a specific program or school/college
Assist students in developing educational plans that are consistent with academic and professional goals of student
Provide students with accurate information about academic progression and degree requirements
Teach advisees skills and knowledge to promote student retention and success
Assist students in overcoming educational concerns
Help students access campus resources that will increase academic success
Refer students to appropriate campus resources
Evaluate student progress
Evaluate and determine the transfer of credits
Review, collect, and utilize data about student academic and educational needs, performance, retention, completion, and concerns
Acquire and share knowledge across multiple academic disciplines
Understand, interpret, and communicate academic policy and procedure
Collaborate with faculty and other service units across campus
Orient new students to the university
Engage in career advising
Secondary duties and responsibilities:
Participate in events and recruitment activities
Serve on university committees
Utilize a variety of technology systems to assist in delivering advising and retention
Serve as a resource for other advisors, faculty, and university colleagues
Contribute to the vision of Webster University and Academic Advising
Understand and attention to student development and relevant theories
Engage in appropriate professional development activities
Demonstrate respect for all individuals
Location:
Webster Groves Campus-WEBG
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, or other relevant field
Experience in higher education, preferably advising, student affairs, or teaching
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent use of modern/current technology
Strong interpersonal and relational skills
Skills in problem solving
Ability to learn and disseminate detailed information
Department
Academic Advising Center-ACAV
Special Instructions For Applicant
Please submit a cover letter and resume
Physical Demands
Within the range of the normal office environment
To apply, visit https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?r=5001098515006&c=1180715&d=ExternalCareerSite&rb=jobelephant
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General statement of duties:
Academic Advisors provide high quality academic advising to Webster University students, both online and in person. Advisors assist students in the creation of educational plans that promote student success, align with the student's academic and career goals, and follow academic curriculum requirements. Advisors are expected to understand, interpret, and communicate academic policy and procedure, to both students, and colleagues across the institution. Proactive advising approaches focused on student retention and completion are integral and advisors may engage in intrusive advising and continuous follow-up to at-risk students. By building relationships with academic units and other academic/student development partners, advisors can guide and refer students to appropriate resources. Advisors obtain and share knowledge across multiple disciplines. Advisors are responsible to their students, their institution, their professional practice, for involving others, to higher education, and to themselves.
The mission of the Academic Advising Center is to empower students to achieve their academic and professional goals while providing comprehensive advising tools and resources to the global Webster University community.
Essential Duties and responsibilities:
Develop broad skills that apply to all Webster University programs, but may be assigned to a specific program or school/college
Assist students in developing educational plans that are consistent with academic and professional goals of student
Provide students with accurate information about academic progression and degree requirements
Teach advisees skills and knowledge to promote student retention and success
Assist students in overcoming educational concerns
Help students access campus resources that will increase academic success
Refer students to appropriate campus resources
Evaluate student progress
Evaluate and determine the transfer of credits
Review, collect, and utilize data about student academic and educational needs, performance, retention, completion, and concerns
Acquire and share knowledge across multiple academic disciplines
Understand, interpret, and communicate academic policy and procedure
Collaborate with faculty and other service units across campus
Orient new students to the university
Engage in career advising
Secondary duties and responsibilities:
Participate in events and recruitment activities
Serve on university committees
Utilize a variety of technology systems to assist in delivering advising and retention
Serve as a resource for other advisors, faculty, and university colleagues
Contribute to the vision of Webster University and Academic Advising
Understand and attention to student development and relevant theories
Engage in appropriate professional development activities
Demonstrate respect for all individuals
Location:
Webster Groves Campus-WEBG
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, or other relevant field
Experience in higher education, preferably advising, student affairs, or teaching
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent use of modern/current technology
Strong interpersonal and relational skills
Skills in problem solving
Ability to learn and disseminate detailed information
Department
Academic Advising Center-ACAV
Special Instructions For Applicant
Please submit a cover letter and resume
Physical Demands
Within the range of the normal office environment
To apply, visit https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?r=5001098515006&c=1180715&d=ExternalCareerSite&rb=jobelephant
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