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Position Information

Job TitleUndergraduate Student Advising SpecialistPosting NumberStaff 2014000981FLSANon-ExemptLevelFull-time/ Part-timeFull-timeIs this a temporary Position?No Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising Operations and Resources, this incumbent will provide undergraduate students access and holistic academic advising services toward successful completion of their educational goals. The Undergraduate Student Advising Specialist supports University- level goals by partnering with faculty and professional staff advisors to enhance the quality of student transactional advising, supporting degree completion, and enhancing the student life experience toward lifelong University engagement. In addition, this incumbent supports University efforts in student recruitment and admissions activities by conferring with prospective students and families, and promoting Clarkson and related programs of study.

Position Responsibilities:

Undergraduate Student Advisement:

• Support academic advisement culture of accessible advising and provide equitable academic advising resources and services throughout the Clarkson community among students, families, faculty, and staff
• Coordinate and implement programming related to Undergraduate Academic Advising
• Meet with students for development of their personal educational goals and advise implementation of their individual academic plans
• Provide academic advisement services to diverse case load of students from across the University driven by need assessment
• Support knowledge-based University services linking degree completion, student life, and lifelong engagement to student advisement
• Support advisement operations in compliance with University Academic Policies, Operations Manual, Student Regulations and Undergraduate University Catalogs
• Liaise with academic advising units across campus creating a holistic, supportive, and networking advisement model for student success and retention
• Collaborate in teams, in the development of programming toward University goals and strategic initiatives related to undergraduate academic advisement
• Confer with prospective students and families to promote Clarkson and related programs of study by supporting University efforts in student recruitment and admissions activities such as Open House Events
• Utilize technology to facilitate advising related communication, increase efficiencies, improve services, and produce data for assessment and continuous improvement driven initiatives
• Assist with related Academic and Student Affairs related special projects as assigned
• Support the Director in events such as Open House, Orientation (new students, parents, and new employees)
• Other related duties as assigned

Attendance:
Individuals in this position are expected to be available during the normal business hours of the college, and occasional evenings and weekends for special presentations and events.

Health & Safety:
All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified

Essential Skills:

• Ability to work with a variety of students and professional staff
• Exceptional communication skills, presentation and organizational abilities
• Evidence of good judgement and demonstrated resolve in time-sensitive situations
• Keen organizational, multi-tasking, time-management and planning skills
• Enjoy working with people from a wide-range of cultural and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently, professionally and effectively.
• Skill in researching and locating information in college catalogs.
• Ability to defuse an emotional or tense situation and offer viable solutions.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to learn and use complex computer-based systems and multi-faceted network related software and database management systems.
• Ability to effectively analyze ambiguous information and respond appropriately
• Ability to process and maintain highly confidential information.

Minimum Qualifications:
Include Education,
Experience, and Skills

Minimal education qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, education or related field.

Minimal experience:

• One to three years of academic advising, registrar, and/or curricular related professional experience with progressive student interaction.

Preferred Qualifications:
Include Education,
Experience, and SkillsPhysical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, bend and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Clarkson is committed to complying with the guidelines set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Posting Detail Information

Close DateOpen Date06/26/2019Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions for this Posting

This is a 10 month position.

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

Reference Request Details

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   • Highschool Diploma/GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • ABD (all but disertation)
   • Phd

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents