Description
ACADEMIC ADVISOR II
The UAB College of Arts & Science is seeking candidates for the position of Academic Advisor II.
The successful candidate will work with large and eclectic student populations while guiding them in choosing to graduate from UAB and adhering to UAB policy and requirements successfully.
Advisors may participate in some or all orientations, scholarship events, and UAB Days.
Participation and attendance are required for CAS Academic Advisor (AA II), which will include some nights and weekends.
Additionally, AA II will be required to teach First Year Experience courses as determined by the Director of Academic Advising.
Key Duties and Primary Responsibilities:
Applies the core values and theories relevant to academic advising and adapts academic advising approaches to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Implements projects to achieve specific academic advising outcomes, equitable and inclusive strategies within academic advising practices, and ethical guidelines outlined by the university and the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).
Understands the history and the role of academic advising in higher education
Implements the core values of the institution.
Initiates career conversations with students and applies legal guidelines of advising practices, including privacy regulations and confidentiality (i.
e.
, FERPA).
Articulates the intent of general education, school/college, and program requirements.
Creates education plans and tracks how students progress toward graduation requirements.
Uses appropriate information sources and refers students to other resources when necessary.
Explains and clarifies institutional regulations, policies, offerings, and procedures.
Knows student body characteristics.
Knows campus and community resources that support student success and generally knows other programs on campus
Provides a holistic approach to advising that connects to and supports the unit's vision and mission while using multiple support resources.
Implements equitable and inclusive strategies within academic advising practices.
Engages in ongoing individual assessment and development of self and the advising practice.
Creates rapport and maintains relationships with a basic level of ability.
Facilitates student appointments.
Continues to develop both oral and written communication skill
Contacts unregistered students for outreach and retention of students.
Coordinates support services for students including, referrals to other offices as required.
Assists with student recruitment, orientation and retention (some evening and weekend work required).
Maintains accurate student information and records and adheres to confidentiality standards.
Prepares special and recurring reports regarding status of students and/or assists with departments with course curriculum scheduling initiatives, and processes applications for degrees
Performs other duties as assigned
Salary Range: $41,175 - $66,915
Qualifications
Master's degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required.
Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Primary Location: University
Job Category: Other
Organization: 480003000 CAS Advising
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite