Academic Advisor I Job at The University of Alabama in Huntsville
The University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL 35899
Job no: 498699
Department: College of Nursing
Work type: staff full-time exempt
Location: Huntsville, AL
Categories: Administrative - Professional
Department: College of Nursing
Work type: staff full-time exempt
Location: Huntsville, AL
Categories: Administrative - Professional
Purpose of the Position:
The Academic Advisor plans and organizes effective student recruiting for the College of Nursing (CON). As an advisor, the individual will assists students with registration and program enrollment, monitor student success, and make referrals to University student support services such as the Office of Financial Aid, Student Success Center, Counseling Services, and student life initiatives.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
- Advises and counsel prospective students, and others concerning school/university programs, activities, and services in order to ensure their preparation for admission to graduation.
- Monitors the academic progression of students to support retention and on-time graduation.
- Maintains and records student progress in academic programs using database systems.
- Collaborates with the Nursing Director of Admissions and Advisement for designated programs.
- Responsible for effective and accurate Programs of Study and degree audits; Communicates with Registrar's Office as needed.
- Complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) while overseeing the maintenance of complete and accurate records of progress toward degree and degree audit.
- Serves as a resource and support to faculty in advising students within assigned college.
- Communicates with other academic departments to ensure that students receive clear and consistent guidance regarding program of study.
- Communicates changes in curriculum and admissions standards and procedures.
- Communicates and collaborates with Academic Partnerships (AP) to admit and enroll students within targets.
- Learns and fully utilizes information technology related AP software to track students in the process.
- Creates, prepares, proofreads, edits and generates reports on specified deadlines regarding student admission, retention, stop-outs, graduation etc.
- Maintains close communication with Academic Advisors throughout the university.
- Provides individualized service assistance, and follow-up to students.
- Assists with student orientations and presentations.
- Creates checklists, flowcharts, and other documents, either online or on paper, to assist students' self-monitoring.
- Assists in the preparation of catalogs and similar online and paper documents for the college and university.
- Develops and updates student recruitment material, student handbook, and CON website information.
- Has basic knowledge of additional programs such as internships and student groups.
- Plans and participates in undergraduate recruitment activities, both off-campus and on-campus. Some travel and weekend work is expected.
- Performs other duties assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience and knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite and Google apps to include email and calendars is required
- Must be able to travel, and work some evenings and weekends
- Must have a valid driver's license
Desired Qualifications:
- Reasonable administrative or Academic office experience preferred
- Knowledge of SCT Banner and comfort with computer applications is desired
- Previous experience in a college or university setting is desired
Published Salary (if available):
$40,000 - $42,500
Advertised: Jan 11 2023 Central Standard Time
Applications close:
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