Academic Advisor

Job description

Provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students using a case management approach. Support students in defining personal and academic career goals, interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curriculum and pre-requisites, and developing basic skills to register for courses, as appropriate. The Academic Advisor will refer students to appropriate internal and external resources that foster student success. This position reports to the Dean, School of SoIT & BLSC/M Location: Valparaiso: Pay Range: $40,000 - 45,000/year: Major Responsibilities: Demonstrate strong commitment to student development and success through advocacy, positive attitude, adaptability, approachability, problem solving, and support Demonstrate developmental academic advising that assists students in clarifying personal and academic career goals through the use of appropriate student development, human development, and student learning theories Assist students in interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curricula, and pre-requisites, etc. Assist students in gaining a basic understanding of the College's registration process and processes that need to be completed...