Academic Advisor II

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking an Academic Advisor within the Tulane School of Social Work (TSSW) to guide students in course selection and educational solutions. You will maintain student enrollment and records, and collaborate on initiatives as part of the Academic Affairs Team.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a comparable combination, with advanced degrees preferred and strong FERPA knowledge for handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma with 8 years of academic advising experience in an educational setting.
• Advanced Degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational guidance and recommend courses for an assigned student portfolio.
• Maintain current student enrollment and student records.
• Collaborate with other units within the University as a member of the Academic Affairs Team.
• Handle confidential information in accordance with FERPA and related regulations.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent decision making

Confidentiality

FERPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years relevant experience

High School Diploma + 8 years academic advising experience

Advanced Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Banner

Job description

Provides educational guidance and assistance, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for an assigned portfolio of students within the Tulane School of Social Work (TSSW). Maintains current student enrollment and student records. This position serves as a member of TSSW’s Academic Affairs Team.

Responsibilities

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to work in a collaborative manner with other positions and units within the University.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions related to student academic advising.
• Ability to work with confidential information protected under FERPA and other
• rules/regulations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (or equivalent) applications, experience with a
• customer relationship management application such Salesforce and experience with a
• student information system database such as Banner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• OR
• High School Diploma (or Equivalent) with 8 years of academic advising (or closely related) experience in an educational setting.
• REFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced Degree in a relevant field.
• Academic advising experience in higher education, including mentoring academic advising staff.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 2233
• Job Category Academic and Student Affairs