Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding the academic programs offered by the university, including requirements for admission and retention through graduation.
Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs, curriculum, academic policies and procedures, and available campus resources; aids students in course selection each semester.
Analyzes, processes, and verifies degree plans, transfer credit applicability, graduation applications, grade change forms, general petitions, major changes, and financial aid consortiums.
Develops and maintains positive student relationships to ensure a high degree of student satisfaction; builds an effective network linking potential and existing students to university resources.
Provides guidance and advice to students on academic success strategies, major, and career exploration; monitors student progress through regular meetings, phone, and email; collaborates with faculty and supervisor to encourage at-risk students.
Interprets and communicates academic policies and procedures to students; assists with training new hires; and may assist with back-end on-line degree audit maintenance.
Collaborates with campus resources such as Recruitment, Career Services, Student Services, and other schools and departments to encourage academic success and retention.
Assists with analyzing data to identify prospective students; identifies issues that impact student recruitment and performance, and collaborates with supervisor to create strategies to advance student enrollment and academic success.
Researches and stays abreast of current advising trends and best practices, agreements with community colleges, changes to core and major curriculum, and university policies and procedures related to student advising.
Assists with serving students and prospective students in the campus welcome center with academic advising and success strategies.
Assists with recruitment activities and events.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EEO/AA
Bachelor's degree in student counseling, business administration or related field and (2) years related experience
