The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the College of General Studies (CGS) is seeking an Academic Advisor to work with declared majors across multiple departments and programs in the Social Sciences Division. We seek a positive, conscientious, and student-centered individual to help prepare students for lives of impact by connecting them with educational experiences tailored to their specific goals and needs. The Academic Advisor will work with students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives and with a broad range of academic interests that intersect. Examples include: transfer students, adult/non-traditional students, students from underrepresented backgrounds, and students at various stages in the academic decision-making process. We ask applicants to discuss experiences working with these student groups in your cover letter. The Academic Advisor will help students identify academic and career goals and assist with appropriate course selection, degree planning, and co-curricular exploration. This position will connect students to helpful resources and services and monitor degree progress. In order to deliver a high level of student service within dynamic and changing environments, the Academic Advisor will continually build on a foundation of advising theory and practice. This position will participate in and assist with the planning and implementation of unit and/or University-sponsored activities, including, but not limited to: retention and outreach efforts, internal working groups/committees, prospective student programs, graduation review, onboarding programs for new students, and remediation efforts for students experiencing academic difficulties. The Academic Advisor will use various software packages and platforms to fulfill these responsibilities and must be able to adapt to new technologies without sacrificing quality. The incumbent must be committed to advocate for a diverse student body and successfully build and foster inclusive relationships with students and colleagues. This position requires patience, flexibility, energy, and a sincere desire to assist students. Excellent organization, communication skills, timeliness, cooperation, collaboration, and accuracy are essential. Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous demands, inclusive of balancing a sizeable caseload of students with administrative, creative, and/or project driven responsibilities. An ability to understand and appreciate the perspectives of various communities, including communities of color, is a must.

Utilizes advanced advising knowledge, theory, and practical experience to serve as an academic liaison for students to identify academic and career goals, select appropriate courses, and plan for degree attainment. Manages small to medium-sized, moderately complex projects.

Utilizes advanced advising knowledge, theory, and practical experience to serve as an academic liaison for students to identify academic and career goals, select appropriate courses, and plan for degree attainment. Manages small to medium-sized, moderately complex projects.

The Academic Advisor must be able to use a computer and keyboard, and be able to use video communication technology (Skype, Zoom, Teams, etc.). Work is frequently conducted by email, telephone, in-person, or using video communication technology. The ability to communicate in a clear and concise fashion is essential.