Academic Advisor II

Student Advising for the MSISOM and MSBA Programs

• Counsels with students to provide academic and general information to current and prospective students interested in MSISOM majors and certificates.
• This includes areas of course schedules and registration, tracking, probation, career coaching, and the petitions process.
• Will work with students during advising appointments.
• Will be available for walk-in and virtual advising.
• Will respond to e-mail for advising.
• Maintain academic files.
• Communicate with campus advisors regarding student progress for combination degree and/or traditional master’s degree students.
• Process forms for all combination degree and/or traditional master’s degree students.
• Meet with students to develop academic plans or timelines and advise them on program requirements, policies, and deadlines.
• Conduct degree audits for all graduating students.
• Handle curricular practical training (CPT) and optional practical training (OPT) paperwork for international students who pursue off campus internships or temporary employment.
• Maintain academic probation reporting.
• Communication academic probation expectations and track student progress.
• Manage student academic tracking tools to assist with student retention.

Admissions and Incoming Student Support

• Assist admissions with application review if needed. Aids in interviewing potential students. This may involve travel and/or interviews via zoom.
• Makes admission decisions and updates in the applicant/student database and in in SLATE if applicable.
• Prepares admission letters and emails them to students.
• Sends information to new students regarding preparing for the program, registration, and orientation.
• Answers questions or refer applicants/new students to other offices for answers regarding the certificate of financial responsibility, housing, the I-20, immunization requirements, health insurance and registration/holds, etc.
• Aids in delivering information sessions on the program.
• Coordinates the logistical aspects of orientation each semester, including aiding in planning the agenda, reserving the locale, ordering catering, facilitating presenters, and presenting academic requirements.
• Handles the logistics of all preparatory courses and workshops each Fall and Spring.
• Reports the estimated head count to the instructors so that they can plan sections accordingly.
• Makes recommendation to offer additional sections if necessary.
• Works on site during the days of the course (this might include weekends).

Student Services

• Serve as liaison to student organizations associated with the MSISOM Program.
• Serve as advisor to student ambassadors. This may include overseeing programming and meetings, as well as assisting with purchasing needs.
• Assist with logistics for department led student award ceremonies (merit achievement, commencement, etc.)
• Manage program led student wellness initiatives to promote self-awareness and connect students to the appropriate university resources.
• Aids in delivering professional development programs for the students as needed.

Normal Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Occasional evening and weekend events and travel for recruitment purposes if needed.

$55,000

Master’s degree in education, counseling, or an academic field directly related to the advisor’s area of responsibility; or a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or an academic field directly related to the advisor’s area of responsibility and one year of relevant experience.

A successful candidate will have the following skills: knowledge of the student records system, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.

In order to be considered, you must upload a cover letter and your resume.  

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.