Senior Associate Advisor -
Job Number:
240810
Organization
: Architecture Dean's Office
Job Location
: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus
Schedule
: Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
Work Type: Onsite
Salary Range: Targeted Salary $50,000 based on experience
Benefits Provided: Yes
Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter
Job Description
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The Gibbs College of Architecture is seeking a Senior Associate Advisor to oversee student degree planning by recommending course sequencing and monitoring progress towards degree completion.
Key responsibilities to include:
- Communicates information regarding academic programs, policies, and procedures based on students’ individual needs
- Assists students in realizing their educational, professional, and personal goals by offering specialized guidance
- Performs all duties of an Academic Advisor as appropriate
- Operates within an extensive campus network of institutional resources designed to help students maximize their college experience
- Demonstrates a high level of leadership that is reflected in the assignment of specific responsibilities that enhance the delivery of advising services
- Delivery of high-quality student services, policy and procedural authorizations, data collection, and leadership in professional advising activities at multiple university levels
May perform the following duties as assigned such as:
- Provides leadership and oversight to include supervision of the advising center, student support initiatives, and program administration
- Monitors the academic health and degree progression of assigned students, to include grade monitoring, active outreach, enrollment tracking, and Academic Life Coaching for students who would benefit from additional support
- Develops a rapport of trust with assigned students
- Responds to communications via phone, and email in a timely manner
- Participates in institutional retention and completion initiatives
- Engages in leadership or scholarly activity to further professional advising identity
- Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by fulfilling training and reporting obligations related to campus safety protocols
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position
- Works with students who are at risk, on academic probation or other special population
- Serves as a policy expert
- Conducts new advisor onboarding and training
- Mentors and coaches new advisors
- Leads initiatives for projects/programming, delivery of advising services, or student support services
- Develops innovative strategies for improved student services, advisor professional development, or leadership in the community
- Engages in strategic planning initiatives
- Identifies gaps in the advising system and initiates innovative approaches to address the challenges
- Assists in data collection (assessment, retention, graduation, etc.)
- Represents unit at recruitment events
- Participates in Academic Life Coaching
- Represents unit at cross departmental meetings
- Provides input and feedback in college/department decision making
- Collaborates with faculty and provides feedback on curricular decisions and course needs
- Participates in committees, task force, or search committees
- Coordinates special events such as orientation, convocation, graduation, etc
Job Requirements
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Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:
- Minimum 72 months of experience in academic advising/higher education.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months academic advising or student services experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Skills:
- Ability to lead well and build rapport with all stakeholders including students, staff, faculty, and administrative leadership
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Detail-oriented for accuracy of data and information
- Highly organized and capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines
- Demonstrated expertise to learn, interpret, and articulate complex policies and procedures
- Self-directed and able to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Adaptive to emerging technologies that support position functions
Advertised Physical Requirements:
- Sitting for long periods of time. Frequent talking. Occasionally stands and walks. Ability to engage in repetitive motion.
Departmental Preferences:
- Student advisor experience in an academic setting.
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing .
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes
Special Indications: None
Job Posting
: Apr 18, 2024
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