Academic Advisor - Daytona Beach Campus

Job Description

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The University’s Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with the industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2021-22, there were over 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University’s residential campuses and approximately 20,195 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now hiring Academic Advisors in the Department of Undergraduate Advising at the Daytona Beach campus to support students within the College of Aviation and College of Engineering. ERAU has a strong commitment to student success and the advisor plays a critical role in advising students to achieve that success. The Academic Advisor will serve as the primary advisor for their assigned students. Academic Advisors work closely with the faculty advisors and other student service departments to provide students the support and resources needed to achieve their goals.

Academic Advising:

• Provide day-to-day academic advising to assigned students on degree programs, including course selection, academic planning, college adjustment, and referrals to university resources.
• Conduct timely outreach to at-risk students and help them create action plans for improvement.
• Educate students on university policies and procedures.
• Monitor student academic progress and maintain accurate records utilizing tools such as PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and Salesforce.
• Assist students with problem-solving and decision-making processes.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Utilize theories of student development and the Appreciative Advising model in student interactions.

Collaboration with faculty, staff, and administration:

• Work collaboratively with faculty and college administration to manage student issues and to implement policies and practices that support College and University goals.
• Design and deliver presentations on advising-related topics to students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in College meetings and on University committees as needed.
• Coordinate with other campus departments to plan and implement events such as: New Student Orientation, Student Preview Day, and ERAU Open Houses.
• Serve as an effective liaison with Admissions, and other student service departments; ERNIE Central, Records, Housing, Student Financial Services, Dean of Students Office, International Student Services, Veteran student services, Financial Aid, Athletics, Student Engagement, and other departments as needed.

Other responsibilities:

• Special projects may include teaching and participating in UNIV 101, supervising student employees, creating reports, developing advising materials such as flowcharts, retention initiatives, etc.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Engage in professional development to maintain and enhance relevant advising skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of advising-related experience.
• Ability to articulate components of effective academic advising practices.
• Demonstrated use of proactive and/or innovative approaches to working with college students which resulted in positive outcomes in persistence and retention.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree highly preferred.
• Appreciative Advising certification and/or training.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and Salesforce or other advising tools.