Academic Advisor - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides academic advising to an assigned caseload of undergraduate students. Prepares and maintains associated student records.
• Addresses student academic concerns and provides referrals to campus resources. Builds links with other university offices and support services such as Academic Success Programs, Education Abroad, Student Case Management, and various Campus Life partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in education or discipline related to academic advising assignment and one year of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and data collection and analysis experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Primary emphasis is on providing full-time advising services to an assigned caseload of undergraduate students.
• Exploratory/pre-major advising, proactive advising for special populations, and first-year mandatory meetings.
• Advising students on academic notice, providing general advice, referral to campus resources, and policy/procedure clarification delivered via appointments, email, phone, drop-in, and Add/Drop/Swap advising.
• Pre-registration advising and Transfer student onboarding in summer as well as Oxford Continuee onboarding twice per year.
• Participate in ECAS annual orientation activities and in ECS 101 as well as annual orientation and graduation activities, and annual orientations.
• Facilitate and advise on academic actions such as course withdrawals, leaves of absence, transfers, readmissions, and underloads/overloads.
• Work with Deans of Academic Advising and Support to resolve complex student cases.
• Assist with issues impacting academic success including, CARE reports, exceptions after the deadline due to extenuating circumstances, Referrals to partner offices, Assist with inquiries/requests.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in a relevant field, including higher education or a liberal arts field.
• Professional experience working as an academic advisor in an academic affairs office or similar setting.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds including at-risk and/or first-generation students.
• Experience with student success programs focusing on retention and graduation.

 

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