Academic Advisor

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Job # 037173 Department Code 21601-2088 Department Public Communications Job Title Academic Advisor Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with experience Staff Level S4 FLSA Status Exempt Hours
Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type Full-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
The Academic Adviser is a member of a six-person undergraduate academic advising team in the Advising Office at the Newhouse School. Each academic adviser position provides general academic advising for approximately 340 undergraduate students, as well as pre-registration advising and progress-toward degree advising. Works with a wide variety of populations including at-risk students (probation, readmission, and suspension), incoming first year students and external transfers, intra-university transfers, military students, faculty and administration, and various offices across campus.

The Academic Adviser will work with students to develop customized plans as early as their first year to track academic coursework in alignment with career goals. The Academic Adviser will design, develop, update, and deliver workshops for undergraduate students on topics related to major and/or minor selection, program requirements, first year registration and course selection, sophomore advising seminars and studying off campus sessions. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, masters preferred.
• Three (3) plus years of academic advising experience, preferably in a four year college setting.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately required.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Maintain knowledge of all academic advising functions of the school and of allied offices to effectively advise students, faculty, faculty advisors and other defined stakeholders.
• Must be a proven team player with excellent interpersonal, planning and time management, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with diverse populations is necessary.
• Ability to independently interpret and make recommendations for improvement in advising policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• ACADEMIC ADVISING : Provide academic advising on a variety of topics including majors and minors, dual majors, studying abroad, degree progress, fulfilling requirements, and post-graduation plans — in conjunction with the Newhouse Career Development Center — through one-on-one and group sessions, for assigned cohort of undergraduates. Ensure requirements are met for all undergraduate students for on-time graduation. Provide degree audits, establish regular communication with advisees, and maintain up-to-date and accurate student records utilizing University’s prescribed software.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT : Project management for projects assigned by the Director of Advising for a variety of programs and processes to achieve Newhouse student advising goals. These projects may include: handling first-term enrollment for newly matriculated students, training and managing peer advising program, advising public communication minors, assisting with student retention efforts, working with probation students, overseeing yearly publication production, and/or outreach to faculty. Provide expertise, support and direction to other advisers in relations to assigned projects. Will evaluate and give feedback for continuous improvement for assigned projects.
• ADVISING WORKSHOPS : Develop, update, and deliver a variety of workshops for undergraduate students on topics such as: major and/or minor selection, program requirements, first year registration and course selection, sophomore advising seminars and off campus study opportunities. Support planning of special events that facilitate group advising, including collaborative events across campus that pertain to Newhouse students.
• CAREER & MAJOR EXPLORATION : Collaborate and maintain relationships with faculty and staff in schools and colleges across the University to help identify and guide students towards successful college and post-college paths. Partner with Newhouse Career Development Center in helping to achieve education and career goals. Serve as main point of contact with students who are wishing to change majors or transfer to another college and guide them through various program options in the University.
• TRANSFER ADVISING : Evaluate and approve all external AP/IB, transfer credit for first year, intra university transfer students and external transfer students. Responsible for advising and approving all first term students course choices. In addition, map out major progression to ensure timely graduation for all transfer students.

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Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area
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