General Information
| Job Description | STDT ACAD ADVISOR 3 | Working Title | Graduate Academic Advisor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004545 | Grade | 19 |
| Department Name | School of Business Administrat - D01039 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 09/01/2017 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced academic adviser, provides advice to students on the full range of requirements for a department, college, or school with a wide variety of course requirements. Recommends solutions to progression and requirement issues. Advice may include not-clearly-defined programs such as independent study programs, interdisciplinary programs, or multiple programs. Works independently under general supervision. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the general supervision of the Director of Graduate Programs, the Graduate Academic Advisor will advise students in the development of meaningful education plans; promote students' intellectual and personal development; discuss and clarify educational goals; help students to acquire relevant information and university services; interpret institutional, general education, and program requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in the context of student life and career goals. The Graduate Academic Advisor will engage in the evaluation of student learning progress, career goals, and academic stressors; partner with the SoBA Career Center regarding how course selection interacts with internship and employment plans; analyze student information system data to better understand the academic challenges faced by particular student populations; assists faculty on determining course scheduling needs; evaluate petitions for exceptions. The incumbent will perform advising duties that are based on theories and knowledge of teaching, learning and human development, and reflect developmental advising approaches. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in Counseling, Student Development, Education, or other related area. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising. | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Member of National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). | Preferred |
| Member of National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). | Preferred |
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Provides advice and assistance to students on all aspects of their academic experience, including progression and requirement matters for the department/school/college. | 25 |
| Advises new and continuing instructors on departmental/school/college and university policies and procedures. | 5 |
| Evaluates and advises students in petitions for exceptions to departmental/school/college and/or Graduate Division requirements. | 5 |
| Identifies students with GPA or progress problems, advises students, and recommends appropriate courses of action by the department/school/college (e.g., academic probation, dismissal). | 15 |
| Assists faculty on determining course scheduling needs for student progression to graduation. | 10 |
| Confirms that students have met requirements for degree completion when there are no clear precedents or articulations, such as interdisciplinary programs or when transfer work is involved. | 10 |
| Participates in planning academic curriculum in collaboration with chair/dean and faculty, and with other departments, to ensure student's progress through course sequences, avoid conflicts, and ensure compliance with organization-wide policies. | 10 |
| Advises, identifies, recruits, and assigns to courses graduate student instructors, Readers and Group Tutors within and outside of departments. | 5 |
| Determines barriers, distractions, and complications affecting a student's academic success, helps students recognize these key non-academic issues, and makes appropriate referrals for additional therapeutic counseling and/or assistance from other units. | 15 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, knowledge of multiple majors, colleges, & schools. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of college/school policies, procedures, and requirements. | Preferred |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving. | Required |
| Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. | Required |
| Ability to multi-task. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to attend university related business meetings, conferences and events, which may be on and off campus. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |