Academic Advisor Coordinator

Company: Utah State University
Location: Logan
Posted on: June 14, 2022

Job Description:

Academic Advisor Coordinator
Requisition ID: 2022-5202
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Student Programs & Services
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: College of Science
Department: Biology
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits

Overview
The Department of Biology is seeking an Academic Advisor Coordinator to facilitate recruitment, retention, graduation, research experience, and future career/education development for Biology majors. This position reports to the Director of Undergraduate Studies. The incumbent will work with and support the efforts of the Biology Advising Team (Director of Undergraduate Studies and co-academic advisor in Biology), academic advisors and support teams in the College of Science, the Biology Department Head, other administrative staff, and faculty to provide effective and comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate biology students to meet the Department's goals.


Responsibilities
Recruitment and Retention of Biology Majors

• Develop a model for recruitment of first generation and under-represented students.
• Participate in USU and Department recruitment activities.
• Represent the Department at High School recruitment fairs, open houses and other recruitment events.
• Advise prospective students regarding registration, major requirements, and provide referrals to students interested in other programs.
• Participate in College of Science freshman advising and orientation.
• Oversee, in collaboration with the Academic Advising Team, maintenance of the undergraduate section of the Department website. Develop brochures, posters, and recruitment materials.
• Support maintenance of Biology student e-mail lists.
• Maintain e-mail and other modes of communication with Biology students.
  Advising Towards Graduation
  
  • Implement data analytics to identify and develop proactive interventions to aid advisees in successful degree completion.
  • Advise undergraduate Biology students, providing up-to-date information on major and general education and university requirements and referring students to appropriate campus resources when necessary.
  • Maintain undergraduate student files and records.
  • Interface with campus advisors (i.e., College of Science, USUs Pre-health Advising) keeping current on requirements and opportunities for our majors. Be in a position to refer students interested in other programs to the appropriate department/advisor.
  • Assist with assessment of undergraduate student progress and success in the Biology curriculum.
  • Assist with gathering student grades for undergraduate research, teaching internship, and other undergraduate courses, as needed.
  • Assist in preparation of reports and collection of data related to undergraduate student progress and success.
  • Assist annually in coordination of Undergraduate Scholarship awards.
  • Collaborate with the Academic Advising Team to recruit and coordinate schedules for Peer Advisors.
  • Contribute to Peer Advisor training and mentorship.
    Career/Education Advisement
    
    • Provide purposeful counsel towards pursuit of career goals or application to advanced degree programs.
    • Advise student throughout their degree program in optimizing their opportunities for an advanced degree.
    • Help students in the development of their career choices within their major.
    • Advise students on graduate program enrollment requirements and procedures.
    • Help students understand the expected standards of achievement and likelihood of success in departmental areas of study.
    • Help organize the Biology Undergraduate Research Symposium events (fall and spring terms).
    • Assist with coordinating speakers and grading for BIOL 1050: Biology Professions.
      
      
      Qualifications
      Minimum Qualifications:
      
      • Bachelors degree in Biology or science-related field, or in an advising-related field (e.g., psychology, teaching, counseling), and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
      • Demonstrated capacity for exceptional customer service, time-management, and organization skills.
      • Proven ability to solve problems, work well under deadlines and time constraints, manage multiple responsibilities, and take initiative.
      • Demonstrated ability with computer software.
      • Travel may be necessary for recruitment or training.
      • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
      • Comply with background check requirements.
        Preferred Qualifications:
        
        • Masters degree in Biology or science-related field, or an advising-related field (see examples above), and related work experience.
        • Broad knowledge of USUs academic programs, general education requirements, graduation requirements, and student services.
        • Familiarity with the following software programs: Banner, DegreeWorks, Argos, Appointment Management, Civitas.
        • Proven experience in data collection, report generation, and data management with a variety of software systems.
        • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
          Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
          
          • Ability to work in a team environment and professionally interact with diverse groups.
          • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and ethics.
          • Proficiency in superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
          • Ability to work both independently and as a team member on a variety of projects.
          • Understanding of developmental educational processes.
            
            
            Required Documents
            Along with the online application, please attach:
            
            • Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
            • Contact information for three professional references
            • Documents below to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
              • Cover letter including statement of academic advising interests and philosophy
              • Transcripts
                **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
                
                
                Advertised Salary
                Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits
                
                ADA
                Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
                
                
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