Academic Advisor I

Dept Number/Name: 0-2114-000 / Engineering Student Services

College Division: Acad Affairs-Coll Engineering

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 4424 / Academic Advisor I

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $45,000 - $49,000

Position Number: 00057421

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Academic Advising component of the Engineering Student Services in the College of Engineering is staffed by a Director, a team of professional advisors, an MIS professional, and OPS support. Most student services for engineering students and the administration of many student centered programs are coordinated and/or administered in this unit. Statistical reports pertaining to enrollment, admissions, graduation, student demographics and evaluation of faculty teaching are regularly produced to serve the research needs of college administrators.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is for an Academic Advisor I in the College of Engineering to advise students concerning their academic plans, progression toward degree, class schedule, choice of major, career goals, and other academic activities to assist the student in making decisions concerning personal education goals leading to graduation. A successful candidate will possess an understanding of how students benefit from a developmental advising approach and will exhibit a high ethic of care and desire for student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works collaboratively with the college academic advising staff and academic departments across campus, and the other colleges at USF to advance the enrollment and productivity goals of the college and university. Monitor and requests adjustments to student records according to the academic guidelines established by the college and USF for degree completion.

Assist with and teach an engineering orientation course. Advise and support with at-risk students.

Advises new and continuing transfer students in the College of Engineering. Facilitate registration and declaration of major for new FTIC and transfer students. Coordinate Orientation program and advise students at First Time in College (FTIC) and transfer orientations.

Makes recommendations regarding issues such as course selection and hours taken per term based on student's professional goals, interests, and previous academic performance. Interprets and formulates SUS/USF/and College policies and procedures as related to student advising and student's participation in university life.

Evaluates IB/AP/CLEP scores and previous academic work of FTIC and transfer and preparatory/remedial students to insure proper placement in USF courses and to determine how course work can be applied toward satisfying academic work at USF. Communicates and clarifies the results of evaluation to individual students or potential students.

Supervise up to 30 students. Manage learning teams and the engineering learning communities, summer programs, and Foundations of Engineering course (EGN 3000).

Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling or academic field directly related to the Advisor's specific responsibilities with one year of experience in advising or related academic functions within higher education.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:

4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.

6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37294

Posting Date: 06/24/2024

Posting End Date: 07/28/2024

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