Academic Advisor II, College of Science (Multiple Positions)

Academic Advising & Student Development Duties:

• Presents academic and program information to new first-year and transfer students and their guests at New Student Orientation and processes students for readmission.
• Guides students through academic planning, degree requirements, and university policies.
• Applies transfer credits from other academic institutions to student's degree programs (based on established articulation rules and precedents).
• Builds meaningful relationships through proactive advising and individualized student support.
• Supports orientation, retention, and graduation initiatives.
• Identifies or evaluates options for students who must petition for an exception to a course or program requirement; makes approved adjustments to students' programs of study.
• Monitors academic progress of students utilizing existing dashboards and reports; identifies current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g., study skills, tutoring) and connects students with campus resources that promote academic success and well-being.
• Assesses students' stage of development (academic, career, and personal) to promote academic growth by recommending suitable developmental tasks and engagement opportunities.
• Helps students identify pertinent internships, club involvement opportunities, and volunteer opportunities.

Advising Program & Additional Student Support:

• Provides input to the department on student achievements for award considerations or on student barriers encountered during advising sessions. This information may be used by various departmental undergraduate committees.
• In collaboration with leadership, may assist with leading seminars, workshops, and other activities/events for student onboarding, building community, academic recovery, student engagement, graduation, and/or student retention as time allows.

Administrative:

• With leadership, may update materials to help students more easily navigate their degree paths, such as four-year plans and course checklists.
• Assists with manual enrollment into department courses, including research, preceptorships, and internships for university credit.
• Processes degree audit worksheets for students planning to graduate. May have College signatory authority on degree audit worksheets.
• May assist with the planning and implementation of college and department events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Demonstrated commitment to student success and the mission of higher education.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, collaborate effectively, and learn across multiple scientific disciplines.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to foster an engaging and welcoming experience for every student.