Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (flex schedule available,which includes onsite and remote)
JOB SUMMARY
Their primary purpose of this position is to provide personalized support and assistance to students in navigating academic requirements and addressing any challenges they may encounter along the way. The Academic Advisor helps students select appropriate courses, develop academic plans, and help them to make informed decisions. They also offer guidance on academic policies, procedures, and resources available to enhance students' learning experiences. The Academic Advisor coordinates the assessment activities of our Graduate Programs in Business. They collaborate with faculty, administrators, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, provide data-driven insights for program improvement, and foster a culture of continuous assessment and enhancement. Overall, the Academic Advisor strives to empower students to achieve their academic and professional aspirations by offering individualized guidance and support tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
Provide comprehensive academic advising and support to students.
Serve as the point of contact for all GPB students.
Gather data from various sources, including student performance, course evaluations, and stakeholder feedback, to help identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with the GPB Program Director, various departments, and program administrators to integrate assessment practices into curriculum design, instructional delivery, and program evaluation processes.
Assist in preparing accreditation reports and documentation by providing evidence of student learning outcomes assessment, program effectiveness, and compliance with accreditation standards.
Interpret and explain university policies, procedures, and academic requirements to students, and report infractions to the GPB Program Director
Assist students in navigating academic challenges, including academic probation, course withdrawal, and academic appeals, by providing advocacy and support.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and implement student success initiatives, workshops, and programs aimed at promoting academic excellence and retention.
Maintain accurate and confidential student records, including advising notes, degree audits, programs of study, and academic plans, using university advising systems and databases, such as Advise, Canvas, Colleague.
Participate in professional development activities, workshops, and conferences to stay current with best practices in academic advising and student success.
Ability to use technology/computer systems such as: Gmail, Google Drive, Asana, and Docusign
Plan, develop, and implement various special projects as assigned
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships
Ability to work independently
Ability to operate office equipment
Ability to provide quality customer service
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and competency, proficiency in cross-cultural communication
High school graduate
Minimum of two years of related work experience and/or relevant training
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast paced work environment
Typing and spelling competency
Experience with various computer software applications
Data entry experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Some college coursework
Experience in higher education
Physical Demands
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Fingering: Picking, pinching, handling, feeling, typing, writing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling
Vision: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading
Supervision Received:
Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.
Supervision Exercised:
May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student employees.
Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.
