Academic Advisor- Fowler School of Engineering

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman University invites applications for an Academic Advisor in the Fowler School of Engineering. This on-campus role supports program advising, degree planning, and student development within Chapman’s engineering community.

Responsibilities include creating individual study plans, guiding students through degree progress, and coordinating with colleges to optimize schedules. A related bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of advising are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of advising experience.
• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Understanding of university policies and degree requirements.
• Ability to relate to diverse student groups and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Interprets academic requirements and provides advising to undergraduate students, including advising for retention.
• Uses developmental advising to support goals in academics, career and life.
• Develops a plan of study based on requirements and transfer credits; updates each term.
• Advises majors/minors and coordinates with colleges to schedule courses and resolve conflicts.
• Advocates for students to academic leadership and faculty; triages issues as needed.
• Aids in retention from freshman year to graduation; guides policy and resources access.
• Supports transitions and referrals to campus resources as needed.
• Develops advising content for prospective students and coordinates with yield events.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

3+ years advising experience

Critical thinking

Active listening

Communication skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Multitasking

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Academic Advisor- Fowler School of Engineering

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Academic Advisor- Fowler School of Engineering

Position Type

Position Type Regular

Job Number

Job Number SA94224

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time full-time 40 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $70,304

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

This position will support majors within Fowler School of Engineering.
The academic advisor is a key facilitator dedicated to supporting all aspects of the student developmental experience and helping each student become capable of navigating the university landscape. Academic advisors are central to providing guidance, information, and support with the intent of enabling students to make informed decisions and engage available resources to maximize learning outcomes and pre-professional development. Working in partnership with stakeholders throughout the university community, academic advisors are student advocates integral to student learning, growth, and development. The academic advising relationship engenders a sense of purpose and growing self-awareness, helping students pursue their potential at the institution. The academic advisor is a university professional who engages with students to:

• Establish a collaborative and trusting relationship;
• Provide guidance and coaching to facilitate learning, goal setting and planning;
• Build understanding of campus values, policies, procedures and resources;
• Facilitate coordination among campus providers to enable student success;
• Advance critical reasoning, learning and decision making;
• Develop related life and career goals;
• Encourage development of autonomy in one’s academic and professional self.

Responsibilities

• Interprets academic requirements and provides fundamental to complex academic advising to undergraduate students, including advising for retention.
• Uses principles of developmental academic advising to promote academic, career and life goals in an effort to support student retention, timeliness to degree, academic success, and intellectual and personal development.
• Develops an individualized plan of study based on program requirements, AP and transfer credits and academic and personal goals; updates plan of study each term.
• Works directly with students to assess and develop an appropriate academic plan of study to achieve degree and professional goals, guided by national best practices as well as university and college/school policies; liaise with other colleges to help student academic scheduling for major, minor, and General Education courses, resolve conflicts for students as appropriate; understand and communicate to students the implications of the program plan and degree progress and in particular the impact of changing academic plans to these goals.
• Understand, interpret, and enforce University policies while exploring academic and professional options.
• Advises majors/minors and communicate relevant information from the school/college; advocates on behalf of the students to academic leadership and/or faculty and present success and challenges; provide guidance and triage processes between students, faculty, and relevant university administrators.
• Aids in retention of students from freshmen year to graduation; regularly advise students on academic policies and procedures, scheduling, degree requirements, academic possibilities (majors, minors, and choosing appropriate electives); mentor students who are placed on academic notice to ensure pathways back to good academic standing; provide timely and accurate resources for students to successfully navigate towards academic degree completion and other defined personal, academic, and professional goals.
• Supports student transitions and access other University resources (serve as an agent of referral to other campus agencies to help with personal problems and/or crisis management) as necessary.
• Develops content and is responsible for the upkeep of advising-related and admissions topics for prospective high school and transfer students.
• Partners and assists with academic and/or university yield events such as open houses, tours, preview days, etc.
• Organizes workshops and conducts advising that support student retention and timeliness to credential and/or degree.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of related job experience in advising, supporting undergraduate programs, admissions and/or recruiting (military experience is included)
• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Thorough understanding of how processes and procedures work within a university setting.
• Understands graduation requirements, referral resources, and information about other offices on campus.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to individuals and groups of students through the use of basic communication, helping, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with diplomacy and teach understanding.
• Possesses the following skills: critical thinking, active listening, ability to prioritize, empathy, excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, willingness to collaborate to solve problems.
• Appropriately manages sensitive and private information.
• Capacity and skills to work with a diverse set of students with specific advising needs (e.g., visa and I-20 compliance, learning accommodations and supports, and ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic differences).
• Able to work independently and take initiative in directing own work, as well as working efficiently and effectively with others.
• Demonstrated excellence at planning and organizing own work and records as well as coordinating with related parties and seeking task through to a timely and successful conclusion.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including active listening.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Special Instructions to Applicants

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Minimum Number of References

Minimum Number of References 3

Maximum Number of References

Maximum Number of References 3

Pre-screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 References Listed on One Page

Optional Documents

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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.