Acad Advisor & Asst. Dir for Poli Sci (Hybrid)

Job description

The Highlights: The Assistant Director / Academic Advisor for Political Science reports to the Director of LAS Academic and Advising Services. They are responsible for the academic advising of current and prospective political science major(s) and minor(s). This includes direct advising (in-person and online), the production of advising support materials for students in multiple formats, and the creation of advising protocols for departmental faculty and holding training for faculty. The person in this position must have thorough knowledge of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences' undergraduate curricula, policies, and procedures and a working knowledge of LAS graduate programs, other university academic offerings, and university policies that pertain to undergraduate students. This individual will liaise among department faculty and the Office for Academic Advising Support. What You'll Do: - Advises current and potential political science majors and minors regarding course choices, major selection, progress toward graduation, graduate and professional school options, career opportunities, and tuition/financial implications. Refers students to other university offices whe...