Job Description

ACADEMIC ADVISOR II -( T222831)

Description

ACADEMIC ADVISOR II

The UAB College of Arts & Science is seeking candidates for the position of Academic Advisor II. The successful candidate will work with large and eclectic student populations while guiding them in choosing to graduate from UAB and adhering to UAB policy and requirements successfully. Advisors may participate in some or all orientations, scholarship events, and UAB Days. Participation and attendance are required for CAS Academic Advisor (AA II), which will include some nights and weekends. Additionally, AA II will be required to teach First Year Experience courses as determined by the Director of Academic Advising.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Applies the core values and theories relevant to academic advising and adapts academic advising approaches to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Implements projects to achieve specific academic advising outcomes, equitable and inclusive strategies within academic advising practices, and ethical guidelines outlined by the university and the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). Understands the history and the role of academic advising in higher education

• Implements the core values of the institution. Initiates career conversations with students and applies legal guidelines of advising practices, including privacy regulations and confidentiality (i.e., FERPA). Articulates the intent of general education, school/college, and program requirements. Creates education plans and tracks how students' progress toward graduation requirements. Uses appropriate information sources and refers students to other resources when necessary. Explains and clarifies institutional regulations, policies, offerings, and procedures. Knows student body characteristics. Knows campus and community resources that support student success and generally knows other programs on campus

• Provides a holistic approach to advising that connects to and supports the unit's vision and mission while using multiple support resources. Implements equitable and inclusive strategies within academic advising practices. Engages in ongoing individual assessment and development of self and the advising practice. Creates rapport and maintains relationships with a basic level of ability. Facilitates student appointments. Continues to develop both oral and written communication skill

• Contacts unregistered students for outreach and retention of students. Coordinates support services for students, including referrals to other offices as required. Assists with student recruitment, orientation, and retention (some evening and weekend work required). Maintains accurate student information and records and adheres to confidentiality standards. Prepares special and recurring reports regarding the status of students and/or assists departments with course curriculum scheduling initiatives and processes applications for degrees

• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary Range : $43,890 - $71,320

Qualifications

Master's degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills

• Ability to encourage people, problem-solve, possess interpersonal skills,

• 3 years of combination of academic and counseling experience

• Be able to work alone or with a team

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Professional & Managerial

Organization

: 480003000 CAS Advising

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work alone, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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