Undergraduate Academic & Retention Advisor

Arkansas State University; Jonesboro (AR); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Arkansas State University is seeking an Academic Advisor to support undergraduate students in achieving retention and graduation goals. The role focuses on advising, degree planning, and navigation of university processes.

The advisor will promote student success, participate in orientation and recruitment events, and collaborate with faculty mentors to enhance academic experiences. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with preferred experience in advising or retention programs.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience in advising or retention programs preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provides comprehensive academic advising for undergraduate students to support retention and graduation goals.
• Identifies and helps resolve obstacles impeding academic success, serves on advising committees.
• Analyzes student issues and provides referrals/interventions as appropriate, acts as advocate when needed.
• Assists students in developing a Student Educational Plan (SEP) in Degree Works to meet graduation requirements.
• Oversees degree evaluations, check sheets, referrals, and other advising-related tasks from pre-enrollment through graduation.
• Explains academic policies, procedures, and guidelines to help students meet educational goals.
• Educates students about the value of advisement and the registration process.
• Guides students through college and university level administrative processes.
• Maintains internal communication and resources to benefit student success; interacts with faculty mentors.
• May support specific academic colleges or student populations; may teach first-year experience courses.

Kenntnisse

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Policy navigation

Multitasking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Arkansas State University is seeking an Academic Advisor to support undergraduate students in achieving retention and graduation goals. The role focuses on advising, degree planning, and navigation of university processes.

The advisor will promote student success, participate in orientation and recruitment events, and collaborate with faculty mentors to enhance academic experiences. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with preferred experience in advising or retention programs.