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Company Name : University of Hawaii
Location : Honolulu, HI
Position : Academic Advisor
Job Description : Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Advises undergraduate students in the College to formulate and assess their interests and abilities, referring students to appropriate faculty and campus resources to aid in examining their educational goals, making decisions, and developing short-term and long-term educational plans to meet their objectives.Evaluates and monitors student academic progress and the impact on achievement of goals, including progress checks, graduation checks, and taking appropriate institutional action.Assists in planning and implements the development of academic advising and services across the College.Assists in planning, implementation, management, and assessment of retention-centered programs for undergraduate students, including but not limited to arranging for experts and other campus resources to speak about recruitment, admission, orientation, mentorship, career development, graduation, and alumni relations.Assists in recruiting students at college and career fairs around the Island; possible evening, weekend, and off-campus assignments to accommodate potential student needs.Assists in planning, implements, and participates in a wide range of student community-building events, including College orientation.Prepares, develops, and presents informational sessions for small groups and large audiences, including but not limited to undergraduate students, prospective majors, and families.
Participates in conferences annually if budget allows.
Participates in on-campus trainings on advising-related topics.Interprets academic policies and procedures affected by curricular requirements and academic options.Assists with the development, reviews, and maintains materials that communicate Student Academic Success services, programs, resources and important information, through written communication and/or Social Media platforms to undergraduate students.Reviews, make recommendations, and modifies the design and delivery of academic and student affairs websites as they pertain to academic advising to ensure accuracy and completeness.Collaborates with respective departments to coordinate the maintenance of accurate four-year degree plans and program sheets for undergraduate majors within the College.Trains staff, including student assistants.
Other duties as assigned.
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Education and Professional Work Experience
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Biology or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for academic counseling or advising; or equivalent education/training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in academic counseling or advising demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with academic counseling or advising.
Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the academic counseling or advising.
Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
Equivalencies
Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Desirable Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, higher education, advising, counseling or a natural sciences field.
Experience working with a diverse student body, and knowledge of their academic needs and concerns.
Working knowledge of post-secondary curricula, academic requirements, and policy.
Experience maintaining confidentiality of student records and knowledge of state and federal laws governing confidentially of student records and university policy regarding privacy of information.
Familiarity with Banner/STAR/OnBase student information systems.
Experience in the discipline of advising, retention, and program development in the University setting.
Supplemental Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of technology resources, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office products, automated student information systems, databases, email, web browsers, and social media
To Apply:
Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload required documents. Required documents include:
Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
Current resume / curriculum vitae;
Names and contact information (including email address) of at least three (3) professional references;
Transcripts showing degree and coursework appropriate to the position (original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire).
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Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete.
Inquiries:
College of Natural Sciences Human Resources Specialist, cnshr@hawaii.edu
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