Sr. Academic Advisor I

Description

This position is for Sr. Academic Advisor I for the Mechanical Engineering department in the College of Engineering. This position advises students concerning their academic plans and progress academic schedule choice of major and other academic activities and career goals to assist the student in making decisions concerning personal educational goals leading to graduation. This position requires the knowledge and ability to coordinate and run retention support programs for students. This position may also support upper level students within the College of Engineering.

Responsibilities

Advises graduate and undergraduate students in the Mechanical Engineering department of College of Engineering. Makes recommendations regarding issues such as course selection and hours taken per term based on students professional goals interests and previous academic performance. Interprets and formulates SUS / USF / and College policies and procedures as related to student advising and students participation in university life.

Assists students with identification of long term goals and career plans. Works to position students to meet requirements for graduation within appropriate periods of time while preparing them to meet future goals.

Monitors and requests adjustments to student records according to the academic guidelines established by the college and USF for degree completion. Maintains advising records and confidential student evaluation records. Utilizes USF information systems to support delivery of advising services.

Works collaboratively with the college academic advising staff academic departments across campus and the other colleges at USF to advance the enrollment and productivity goals of the college and university. Serves on appropriate department college and / or campus advisory committees representing the department and college as necessary. Coordinate the design and execution of an orientation program. May train others in the use of student record systems and degree audit systems.

Supports special events focused on student advising and recruitment as well as departmental student activities. Provides assistance with accreditation-related tasks and performs other duties as needed to achieve the goals of Academic Advising within the advisors area of responsibility. Oversee the development and implementation of an orientation program.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM :

This position requires a Bachelors degree in Education Counseling or academic field directly related to the Advisors specific responsibilities and six years of academic advising experience; or a Masters degree in those same fields with a minimum of five years of academic advising experience within higher education. Work experience may not be substituted for the Bachelors degree requirement for this position.

FLSB1310 Equivalency :

4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelors degree.

6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for masters degree.

PREFERRED :

2 years in a university setting preferably in academic addition applicants should have advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite knowledge of USF policies / procedures Banner / OASIS and Canvas.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact theUSF ADA Lead ( )to coordinate your accommodation request.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Communication skills,Athenahealth,Data Collection,Ellucian,Academic Advising,Peoplesoft,Teaching,Mentoring,Public Speaking,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1