Academic Advisor

The Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising to students in the College of Health Professions and Social Work and assists them in making decisions affecting their academic progress. The Academic Advisor provides administrative counsel and personal guidance by interpreting the relevant academic policies and guidelines for the University and College and by offering an objective analysis of students' academic records and academic professional goals. These services are geared to achieving, maintaining or improving student success. The Academic Advisor works closely with faculty and staff and meets with students on an individual and group basis to discuss and disseminate information regarding curriculum requirements, academic policy, and other issues as they arise. The Academic Advisor also maintains academic records, reviews and evaluates transcripts and interprets relevant University policy as appropriate. The Academic Advisor assists in coordinating New Student Orientation, graduation clearance and diploma ceremony activities and may provide direct advising services during New Student Orientation. In addition, the Academic Advisor assists in the creation and maintenance of an academic advising website and also participates in the development, planning and implementation of college recruiting functions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
Master's degree with six months or more of post- degree experience, including at least six months of advising experience in an academic setting in higher education. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:
*Ability to advise, assess and evaluate curricular needs for students to ensure correct development towards graduation standards.
*Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; along with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff.
*Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive and objective customer service approach and attitude even when confronted with difficult, highly emotional students/parents; advising and counseling situations.
*Ability to prioritize well and focus on completion of tasks and objectives while under stress of demanding work schedule.
*Knowledge and use of personal computers for internet research, word processing, and database management.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
*Ability to work some nights and weekends (approximately 6 weekend dates annually).

Preferred:
*An understanding of and interest in the health related and social work disciplines offered by the College of Health Professions and Social Work.

To apply for this position, and view other Temple opportunities, please visit our website at www.temple.edu, and click on Jobs @ temple. Please apply to Requisition # TU-15136. AA, EOE, m/f/d/v.