The Gibbs College of Architecture is seeking a Senior Associate Advisor to oversee student degree planning by recommending course sequencing and monitoring progress towards degree completion.
Key responsibilities to include:
Communicates information regarding academic programs, policies, and procedures based on students’ individual needs
Assists students in realizing their educational, professional, and personal goals by offering specialized guidance
Performs all duties of an Academic Advisor as appropriate
Operates within an extensive campus network of institutional resources designed to help students maximize their college experience
Demonstrates a high level of leadership that is reflected in the assignment of specific responsibilities that enhance the delivery of advising services
Delivery of high-quality student services, policy and procedural authorizations, data collection, and leadership in professional advising activities at multiple university levels
May perform the following duties as assigned such as:
Provides leadership and oversight to include supervision of the advising center, student support initiatives, and program administration
Monitors the academic health and degree progression of assigned students, to include grade monitoring, active outreach, enrollment tracking, and Academic Life Coaching for students who would benefit from additional support
Develops a rapport of trust with assigned students
Responds to communications via phone, and email in a timely manner
Participates in institutional retention and completion initiatives
Engages in leadership or scholarly activity to further professional advising identity
Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by fulfilling training and reporting obligations related to campus safety protocols
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position
Works with students who are at risk, on academic probation or other special population
Serves as a policy expert
Conducts new advisor onboarding and training
Mentors and coaches new advisors
Leads initiatives for projects/programming, delivery of advising services, or student support services
Develops innovative strategies for improved student services, advisor professional development, or leadership in the community
Engages in strategic planning initiatives
Identifies gaps in the advising system and initiates innovative approaches to address the challenges
Assists in data collection (assessment, retention, graduation, etc.)
Represents unit at recruitment events
Participates in Academic Life Coaching
Represents unit at cross departmental meetings
Provides input and feedback in college/department decision making
Collaborates with faculty and provides feedback on curricular decisions and course needs
Participates in committees, task force, or search committees
Coordinates special events such as orientation, convocation, graduation, etc
Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:
Minimum 72 months of experience in academic advising/higher education.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months academic advising or student services experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Skills:
Ability to lead well and build rapport with all stakeholders including students, staff, faculty, and administrative leadership
Effective verbal and written communication
Detail-oriented for accuracy of data and information
Highly organized and capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines
Demonstrated expertise to learn, interpret, and articulate complex policies and procedures
Self-directed and able to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information
Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Adaptive to emerging technologies that support position functions
Advertised Physical Requirements:
Sitting for long periods of time. Frequent talking. Occasionally stands and walks. Ability to engage in repetitive motion.
Departmental Preferences:
Student advisor experience in an academic setting.
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
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