Academic Advisor

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number NC00639 Benefits Eligible? Yes Section Student Success Number of Positions Available 1 Anticipated Start Date or Semester Posting Date 06/21/2024 Position Status Continuing Position Union Status PSA End of Temporary or Limited Position Priority given to applicants who apply by Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

Posting Details

Classification Information

Salary Grade / Rank 8NC Proposed Starting Salary Range 50,000-54,000 Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Family/Parental Leave

• Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI

• Retirement Plan

• Long-term Disability Coverage

• Variety of voluntary add-on's For a complete listing, visit:

http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/benefits/new/index.php

FLSA Exempt Branch of Service Non Classified AA / ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title Academic Advisor Career Ladder Eligible? No Career Ladder Path

N/A

Department Name Office of Academic Advising Full Time / Part Time Full Time Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

Monday - Friday

8:30AM - 4:30PM

Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Number of Employees Supervised 0 Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Academic Advising, the Academic Advisor supports the academic advisement of first- and second-year undergraduate students at Rhode Island College and is a member of a team and office that provides professional advising to students. The Academic Advisor provides a wide range of developmental and transformative support to students in the general population and assigned cohorts including, but not limited to: advising, new student registration, and providing proactive outreach to students.

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Academic Advising, the Academic Advisor supports the academic advisement of first- and second-year undergraduate students at Rhode Island College and is a member of a team and office that provides professional advising to students. The Academic Advisor provides a wide range of developmental and transformative support to students in the general population and assigned cohorts including, but not limited to: advising, new student registration, and providing proactive outreach to students.

Essential Duties

• Assist in identifying the needs of students; develop, implement and deliver educational, developmental and transformative advising services and activities designed to meet those needs.

• Advise an identified cohort and caseload of first- and second-year students to ensure progress toward timely graduation, including the general student population, exploring/undecided students and students from specified schools.

• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of academic requirements, resources, policies and procedures for use in serving students.

• Assist students in Course Registration, as well as assessing drops and withdrawals with students pertaining to their schedules.

• Provide a wide range of high quality, holistic and transformative programs and services to advisees in both individual and group settings in order to assist students in gaining the necessary information, including personal skills, for academic transitions and planning.

• Regularly collaborate, engage and cross-train with faculty from various academic departments to ensure strong knowledge of academic requirements and policies within specified majors and school as well as coordinate opportunities for first year students.

• Oversee the Academic Standing Process and Program, including the delivery of services, development and maintenance of resources for academic coaches and students

• Maintain academic coaching records and providing evaluation and reports of academic recovery program to the Director.

• Work with the Director to ensure integration of Academic Recovery Program into Starfish, or similar academic advising tool.

• Work closely with key student services offices to ensure seamless advising support for students, including exploring majors and students on academic probation

• Supervise Graduate Assistants.

• Serve as academic coaches for students on academic probation; Respond to and provide intervention for students flagged through Starfish, or the designated early alert system.

• Participate in advising sessions at all New Student Orientation sessions for all new students, including transfers; support the high-quality advisement of new students during key enrollment periods for new students.

• Collaborate with other offices to support the advisement and support services of students; these offices include but are not limited to Career Development, Student Support Services (PEP), Student Life, Counseling, Health Services, Records, Admissions, Financial Aid, Unity Center, and New Student Programs.

• Participate in initial and ongoing trainings, including but not limited to advising, curriculum requirements, policy updates, diversity and inclusion, financial aid, teambuilding, etc.

• Participate in and attend key college events, including but not limited to admissions yield events, New Student Orientation and Welcome Weekend.

• Support the Director and advising team in maintaining relevant data, activity and assessment for annual reporting.

• Maintain professional and effective relationships with students, faculty, staff and various stakeholders to ensure a high-quality experience for all students.

The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.

Occasional Duties

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Academic Advising.

• Work evening and weekend hours as required to meet the needs of students.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, and with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of academic advising as applied to student educational and developmental needs.

• Demonstrated understanding of student development.

• General understanding of Financial Aid processes and policies, including the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policies, procedures and federal SAP guidelines.

• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality (FERPA).

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and an ability to work with a highly diverse population.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree.

Experience: Experience working with students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in college student personnel services, counseling or a related field.

• Academic advising experience.

• Experience working with college policy, college curriculum, academic coaching and campus resources in an advising setting.

• Be proficient in student record systems, preferably Peoplesoft.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology, including current social media applications.

• Bilingual in English / Spanish (verbal and written).

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.