Academic Advisor

Definition of Classification :

The Academic Advisor for Student Success supports the academic wellness of new and continuing students. The Academic Advisor for Student Success provides students with accurate and current information about academic programs and campus policies, makes referrals to supportive services and offices on campus in order achieve student success.

The Academic Advisor for Student Success also

Reporting to the Senior Director of Retention and Student Success for the Woodbury Campus, this position supports the centralized advising program that assists students in mapping degree plans to achieve their educational and career goals.

This position may require flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Coordinates activities associated with student success : Recruitment, train, and supervise Academic Peer Mentors (APMs)Effectively utilize an early alert system to monitor and provide information to help students overcome obstacles to achieving academicSupport Academic Affairs with management of orientation activities which includes professional advising and Placement
• Serves as academic counselor for academically at-risk
• Prepares reports for non-registered students and implements retention plan
• Assists the Academic Advisors with course selection to ensure appropriate sequencing to meet enrollment, program, and prerequisite requirements, and maintains plans and goals as circumstances
• Coordinates with Career Services to assist students with goal setting and planning; current transfer, graduation, and degree completion requirements;

and appropriate course

• Effectively manages and utilizes university systems to monitor and provide information to students and participates in campus committees that help students overcome obstacles and achieve their academic
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following :

Experience / Training / Education :

Required

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, student development / student affairs, or a

related field.

• Three (3) years’ experience in education, preferably post-secondary experience with first- year, transfer, and / or graduate
• Experience working with Latinx, low-income, and historically underrepresented students, and issues relevant to ethnic minority
• Knowledge of higher education curricula and willingness to keep current with trends in higher education and all university academic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including computer literacy with knowledge of word-processing and
• A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a good driving record is required. Note : Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment.

A valid California Class C driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

Preferred

Master’s degree in education, counseling, student development / student affairs, or related field.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Knowledge of higher education curricula.
• Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

Working Conditions :

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings.

At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical Demands :

• Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work;
• use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file;
• climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer;

hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and / or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.