Internal Job Number: P08073UF
Description: The College of Engineering is seeking a Head Academic Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.
This position will provide leadership for the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering ( MIME ) academic advising and support of students with including but not limited to orientation, academic success strategies, career planning, course programming, and retention efforts. The School of MIME strives to emphasize a culture of collegiality and excellence in both research and education. MIME has about 1700 undergraduate students and about 300 graduate students that work with 60 world-class faculty members. Reporting to the College of Engineering's Assistant Dean of Academic Programs, this individual advises a diverse population of student in regard to their academic planning and progress by utilizing professional advising and guidance skills. They interpret and explain university academic policy and procedures to assist students in making decisions concerning personal education goals leading towards graduation. They will develop partnerships with undergraduate advisors and faculty in the MIME community and externally to promote and refine the School of MIME academic advising program, along with coordinating assessment and recommending changes to curriculum that impacts students' ability to persist toward graduation. The Head Advisor monitors student progress and suggests corrective action when the student encounters academic difficulty. The Head Advisor will work with other university departments regarding undergraduate academic courses that support degree programs. The Head Advisor is a source of information for prospective students through participation in various university and college sponsored orientations and events. The Head Advisor also works with student information systems and various data files and sources to prepare reports using multiple databases and spreadsheets. The Head Advisor keeps abreast of university and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to assist students in meeting academic requirements. As this position supports the primary mission of the university, the College of Engineering (CoE), and academic services it may require some evening and weekend work.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): Typically requires Bachelors Degree in field relevant to work assigned. Experience advising students on degree completion requirement and academic standards.
Requirements : Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Demonstrated experience working with people who have diverse backgrounds, cultures, and languages Ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal forms for individuals, small and large groups, and have the ability to provide workshops and/or trainings Outstanding demonstrated oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in front of small and large groups Strong interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty and administrators One year (1) of professional experience in academic advising, admissions counseling, academic support programs or a combination of those areas with another student contact area Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, email, databases, and presentation software Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusiveness, collaboration and diversity. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Type: As this position supports the primary mission of the university, the College of Engineering ( COE ), and academic services, it may require some evening and weekend work.
Additional Salary Information: $44,496- $75,516
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