Academic Advisor
Job description
Working Title:Academic Advisor Department:University Honors Program Division:Academic Affairs Campus:Oxford Posting Date:12/20/2018 Job Category:Staff Position Group:Unclassified Job Description Summary:
Job ID: 6710
The University Honors Program seeks an Academic Advisor to advise a cohort of Honors students by providing regular and timely advice and assistance in meeting Honors requirements through course work and other high-impact educational experiences.
Duties/Physical Demands:
- Provide programmatic advising and support to undergraduate students in the University Honors Program (UHP) as described in the UHP Advising Plan
- Counsel students on proposing course extension and co-/extra-curricular Honors Experiences; evaluate and approve Honors Experience proposals; monitor completion of the proposed experience; and evaluate the final Honors Experience reflection
- Counsel students on proposing Honors with Distinction projects; evaluate and approve Honors with Distinction project proposals; monitor completion of the proposed project; evaluate and approve completed Honors with Distinction projects
- Assist in the planning, implementation, or assessment of programs relating to specific student populations, such as: new students (orientation programs), University Studies (undeclared majors), transfer, and prospective students
- Collaborate with one or more UASP faculty coordinators to develop programming
- Participate in high ability student recruitment and yield events by representing the University Honors Program to prospective students and their families
- Teach a first-year experience course (UNV 101: I am Miami) as needed
- Serve as a resource for faculty and other professional advisors across the University
- Participate on committees, intra-office working groups, or special projects
- Other duties as assigned
Master’s degree; earned by date of appointment
At least 12 months of advising or student affairs experience in a university or college setting. Relevant experience gained during a related graduate program may apply. Excellent written and oral communication skills
Position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, college student personnel, or related field
- Experience working with high ability students
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Understanding of the purpose and advantages of a liberal arts education
- Excellent organization, technological and collaborative skills
- Experience with tools such as native Banner, DARs, Student Success Collaborative (Campus), and transferology.com