Academic Advisor, School of Nursing Student Affairs

• Advise students in the development of educational plans, course selection, and registration.
• Assist students with decision-making as it relates to self-exploration, experiential learning & career development.
• Interpret college and university academic policies and procedures.
• Interpret degree audit reports (DARS) for students and facilitate appropriate substitutions.
• Complete transcript evaluations for current and prospective students.
• Work in conjunction with the academic program coordinator and Director of Student Services.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of new student orientation.
• Track student retention and progression data and provide relevant reports.
• Collaborate with faculty to provide training and resources consistent with best practices in academic advising.
• Provide students with effective and timely referrals to other college and external support services.
• Monitor student performances and take appropriate action if necessary; resolve students’ problems regarding curricular requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and assist with test proctoring and registration-related activities.
• Provide information to students regarding student support services, college policies, and program procedures and guidelines.
• Identify, develop, and execute programming that supports the academic and personal success of nursing students.
• Track student success initiatives and utilize data in decision-making.
• Coordinate tutoring and mentoring programs.
• Reviews prepares and maintains accurate and comprehensive student files for academic progress, success, and retention and ensures deadlines are met for completing various coursework requirements, graduation requirements, and other specific program requirements.
• Partner with the administration to support efforts with data collection and analysis and use the data to further retention and graduation efforts.
• Meet individually and in small groups with students as needed
• Serve on University committees as needed.
• Compile information on program services, activities, and students. Maintain accurate, organized, completed, and detailed records and develop and maintain reports as required or assigned.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education administration, educational psychology, school counseling, counseling, or related field preferred
• Relevant work experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic advising and student learning/development theories applied to practice
• Experience working with students in a college or university setting
• Computer literacy and strong skills with computer applications
• Administrative and organizational skills with the ability to handle simultaneous projects
• Ability to utilize technology that supports both students and professional practice (MS Word, Excel, Student Information Systems, Degree Audits, Online Resources and Support)
• Experience working with a diverse student population

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.