Academic Advisor I or II - Graduate School

**Academic Advisor I** This is a professional position responsible for advising undecided, prospective, and enrolled students in course selection and academic program planning consistent with each student’s interests and abilities. Responsible for assisting with recruitment and retention efforts; promoting student academic success and professional development; and coordinating and providing a variety of student services. Primarily supports one academic school, department, or assigned group of students. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to assigned supervisor. **Academic Advisor II** This is a professional position responsible for advising undecided, prospective, and enrolled students in course selection and academic program planning consistent with each student’s interests and abilities. Responsible for assisting with recruitment and retention efforts; promoting student academic success and professional development; and coordinating and providing a variety of student services. Primarily supports one academic school, department, or assigned group of students; assists with advising and major course selection for other schools, departments, or groups of students as needed. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to assigned supervisor. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Academic Advisor I** Bachelor’s degree is required. Two years of related experience is required. Experience in student services or instruction is preferred. Academic advising experience is strongly preferred. **Academic Advisor II** Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred. Three years of experience in academic advising, student services, or instruction is required with a minimum of one year of full-time professional academic advising experience at an institution of higher education. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** **Academic Advisor I** 1. Supports college students by coordinating and providing a variety of student services. 2. Conducts individual academic advising sessions and small group sessions with prospective, new, and continuing students. 3. Assists students in confirming major selection and choosing minor or other academic programs to support their educational interests. 4. Maintains contact with students to monitor their academic progress and assist them toward degree completion. 5. Provides intrusive advising, monitoring, and referrals for students in academic difficulty. 6. Assists with on campus recruiting efforts by meeting and corresponding with prospective students, providing referrals to faculty, and assisting with special events. 7. Assists with college and campus-wide programs designed to improve student academic success and enhance student professional development. 8. Maintains accurate files and records of interactions with students. 9. Participates in advising-related professional organizations and continuing education activities and events. 10. Gathers data for the purpose of monitoring student success and preparing reports. **Academic Advisor II** 1. Supports college students by coordinating and providing a variety of student services. 2. Conducts individual academic advising sessions and small group sessions with prospective, new, and continuing students. 3. Assists students in confirming major selection and choosing minor or other academic programs to support their educational interests. 4. Maintains contact with students to monitor their academic progress and assist them toward degree completion. 5. Provides intrusive advising, monitoring, and referrals for students in academic difficulty. 6. Reviews degree plans and performs graduation checkouts and audits. 7. Assists with on campus recruiting efforts by meeting and corresponding with prospective students, providing referrals to faculty, and assisting with special events. 8. Coordinates college and campus-wide programs designed t…