Academic Advisor

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• Department Academic Advising Job Summary

Job Description

This position’s primary role is to provide academic advising to an assigned caseload of students. The advisor will foster student success by: advising and monitoring students in regard to curriculum requirements, academic rules, policies, and procedures, and progress toward degree completion; assisting students with their academic plans and their personal, educational, and career goal development; and acting as advocate and resource mentor. Teach two sections of a First Year Seminar course per academic year and/or collaborate, design and implement curricula and strategies as they relate to a First Year Seminar Course. Serve as the primary intervention contact at the college for Early Alerts. Provide support and follow through with faculty, students, and staff to identify and execute needed Early Alert interventions. Meet with students who are returning from academic suspension or dismissal, on probation, and others to discuss methods of increasing the likelihood of their success. Serve as a resource for faculty and staff in matters related to academic services. Act as a liaison between the student and faculty, staff, and administration and serve as a liaison and resource to other offices and colleges Submit potential course substitutions, with accompanying rationale, to the Registrar and appropriate Dean for review and approval Represent the College at on- and off-campus recruiting events and on various committees related to student issues Update advising and promotional material according to approved changes Assist in the design and maintenance of the advising information in college website and other media Perform similar or related duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an accredited institution; Prior work experience working with students in a higher education setting related to advising, student support or student development; Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; Strong organizational ability with attention to detail and accuracy; Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other office technology.

Preferred Qualifications

At least two years’ experience working in an advising capacity in higher education; experience with EAB SSC Campus; Working knowledge of computerized registration and degree audit systems; Experience interpreting and administering academic policies. Required Attachments Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems; Names and contact information of three references; Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. Posting Close Date This position will remain open until filled. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, the University of New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city. Founded in 1958, the University of New Orleans was the first integrated university to open in the South. UNO has graduated more than 80,000 alumni - more than half of whom live and work in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area. Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report. The Brookings Institution ranked UNO third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels. The University of New Orleans is the most ethnically diverse college in Louisiana according to College Factual, a data analytics company that focuses on higher education outcomes. For years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities. The University has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University (high research activity), one of fewer than 100 public universities that holds this prestigious designator. The University of New Orleans is also a major business driver in metro New Orleans, generating a total economic impact of $470.5 million for metropolitan New Orleans in the 2014-15 fiscal year. UNO Welcomes Job Applicants from Varied Backgrounds The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.