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Academic Advisor
Job Description
Academic Advisor
Job no: 494052
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Categories: Advising and Retention
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Categories: Advising and Retention
College: SOWELA
Department: Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
Sub department: Academic Advising
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff
Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide consistent and accurate advising information to students through the web/portal and staff/faculty, as well as across departments to ensure that all disseminated information is consistent.
- Advise students regarding academic interests, college offerings and requirements.
- Assist students in selecting courses and combinations of courses that reflect individual interests and academic preparedness. Interpret assessment scores and facilitate decisions with students regarding placement choices within their selected program of study.
- Meet with students and parents providing guidance and information on the college, programs, and available student resources.
- Coordinate and collaborate with representatives from Academic Departments and other campus departments to resolve student issues and develop quality improvement methods.
- Assist the Director of Academic Advising with early alert initiatives and preparing appropriate reports.
- Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the goals and objectives of the advising program.
- Coordinate student retention activities and projects.
- Maintain confidentiality of records and information (FERPA Compliance).
- Maintain accurate student records.
- Maintain knowledge of all college policies and procedures, college grounds and facilities, registration process, and all services provided at the College.
- Other duties as deemed necessary.
Required Education: • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Required Experience: 1 year experience in college admissions, advising, student services, or another related academic field in either K-12 or higher education
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.
Advertised: 09 Aug 2023 Central Daylight Time
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