Academic Advisor

Work with dedicated undergraduate student population in Retention & Resilience Advising (R&R). R&R advising assumes high-touch advising for students who are academically at risk within the Honors College.

Provide educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate Honors education solutions for different types of students.

Serve as liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices, student success specialists within the university, colleges, and departments.

Maintain thorough and accurate records of every student advising interaction using a variety of electronic record-keeping tools.

Assist with all graduation activities including commencement, reception and presentation of diplomas and other duties as assigned.

Participate in events, activities and campaigns designed to improve retention.

Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating the College’s academic advising program's goals and objectives.

Engage in professional development activities, including but not limited to, membership in professional organizations, attendance at conferences, workshops, division, and College training sessions.

Stay current on changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course change deadlines, important dates, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates.

Connect students to appropriate resources for mental health and basic needs identification.

Promote student integration within the college and university campus.

Attend Medallion and Convocation ceremonies within the College; support student participation in engagements within the College.

Duties as assigned