ACADEMIC ADVISOR III

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks an Academic Advisor III to guide students in course planning, prerequisites, career options and continuing education. The role may lead other counselors, coordinate recruitment and retention, and liaise with deans on student matters while ensuring confidentiality and ethical standards.

Responsibilities include presenting information to students, preparing reports, supporting orientation, and coordinating with departments and sponsors to advance

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Counseling, Education or related field.
• Experience counseling students on course selection, degree requirements, and career planning.
• Ability to coordinate recruitment/retention activities and liaise with deans.

Aufgaben

• Provide guidance on course prerequisites, degree requirements, curriculum planning, and career opportunities.
• Act as liaison for student grievance matters and assist in determining advising levels.
• Lead student recruitment/retention efforts and provide training to other counselors.
• Maintain confidential student information and support new student orientation.
• Prepare analyses and reports on student status and recruiting activities.
• Coordinate with departments and scholarship sponsors to share student information.

Kenntnisse

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Counseling abilities

Problem-solving

Time management

Confidentiality awareness (FERPA/HIPAA

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Counseling, Education or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description - ACADEMIC ADVISOR III (T239916)

ACADEMIC ADVISOR III - ( T239916 )

Description

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides guidance and advice to students on such matters as course selection, course prerequisites, career planning, and continuing higher education. Provides counseling services on academic matters and other aspects of student life to students and prospective students. May act as a lead counselor for the school and provide training to other student counselor positions. Assumes a lead role in student recruitment/retention for the designated student population. May act as a liaison to the Assistant Dean and the Sr. Associate Dean in student grievance matters and assist in determining appropriate advising levels. Maintains accurate client information and adheres to the strict confidentiality standards. Provides new student orientation and outreach services as requested. May represent the School of Nursing when in contact with faculty, administrators, staff, and the community. This individual will report to the Director of Student Success-Academic Services and to the Assistant Dean of Student Success. The Office of Student Success reports to the Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides personal counseling, information, and guidance concerning selection of course prerequisites, degree requirements, curriculum planning, and career opportunities.

Acts as a liaison to the Director/Assistant Dean in student grievance matters. Clarifies problem areas with clients and establishes action steps to alleviate these problems.

Maintains department competitiveness and proficiency through monitoring publications, attending meetings and conferences, and serving as liaison with internal and external organizations.

Provides student information to various departments and scholarship sponsors.

Prepares a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports depicting the status of students and other information as requested.

Assumes lead role in student recruitment and retention.

Plans various seminars/workshops as needed or requested. Verifies eligibility and assists students in the nursing school application process.

Maintains accurate student information and adheres to the strict confidentiality standards as outlined in the American Counseling Association Ethical Code.

In coordination with the SON Data Analyst/Registrar, provide data and information regarding undergraduate programs and recruiting for recurring and non-recurring reports as necessary for the business of the SON.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

To be successful in this role, the ideal individual should possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills along with well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to counsel, encourage, and persuade students and potential students. Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills are crucial to this role. This individual must adhere to all FERPA, HIPAA, and donor/alumni confidentiality standards and be willing to contribute and subscribe to the mission of the School of Nursing at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and be willing to contribute.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

Job Category

: Professional & Managerial

Organization

Organization

: 343001000 Nursing Student Success

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite