Academic Advisor

It s a great time to join Marymount University! We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing excellent service to ensure a high quality student experience and collaborative working environment.

Job Summary

Academic advising at Marymount University involves assessing student needs, goals, and interests in order to guide students towards graduation. Academic Advisors are also responsible for understanding and interpreting the Marymount University s policies and academic options of all degree and certificate programs to help facilitate the student s academic success. This position is grant-funded for a 5-year time period with continuation beyond 5 years anticipated, based on funding.

Direct Supervisor

Director, Academic Advising

Status

Full-Time, Exempt

Grade 10

Academic Affairs Division

Location

2807 N Glebe (Main Campus)

Benefits Eligibility

Yes

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Works closely with admissions and financial aid staff to advise students e.g., makes contact with students upon deposit, participates in summer orientation, builds schedules and makes referrals to appropriate services.
• Provides academic advising to students from freshman year through graduation, both individually and in groups each semester, including Liberal Arts Core requirements, inquiry learning, programs of study, and degree options. Provides students with information about alternatives and possible consequences of academic decisions.
• Works closely with the other Student Academic Hub staff to provide academic support (e.g., tutoring, coaching, referrals to Student Access Services).
• Coordinates with career services staff on career and major exploration activities and helps students develop preliminary career options.
• Advises on college transition issues and coordinates with Student Counseling Services as necessary.
• Proactively discusses financial issues to identify potential concerns and makes appropriate referrals.
• Interprets and administers Marymount University policies and procedures.
• Maintains relationships with assigned School Directors and Associate Deans to understand and clarify school and College expectations. Maintains current knowledge of all degree and certificate programs.
• Participate in academic school meetings and student academic events.
• Completes other advising duties as requested such as: track retention, authorize add/drops. Keeps advising statistics, advising notes in Starfish, and other reporting documents up-to-date.
• Participates in professional conferences and other self-directed professional development activities.
• Maintains knowledge of trends in academic area of advisement.

Other Duties And Assignments

• Ability to work with faculty, staff, and students in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Displays superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and shows sound judgment in decision making.
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability, and diversity.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality and other ethical standards.
• Must be clearly student-focused in both philosophy and purpose.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

• Master s degree in a related field and four years of experience working with college students or young adults in an academic or counseling capacity.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience or interest in helping students transition from high school into a traditional 4-year college program.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Starfish Retention software and Ellucian Colleague preferred.

Special Knowledge

• Microsoft Office Suite: particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Experience with Starfish Retention software and Colleague/Workday preferred.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• None

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