Academic Advisor

The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling seeks an Academic Advisor to guide and mentor prospective and current students in our department. We hope to fill this position with someone who can be a strong, positive, and creative student advocate and also communicate well with faculty and other stakeholders. The person in this position will advise and assist students in the development of academic plans and class schedules as well as attend to student academic inquiries, assist in the resolution of individual academic problems, and engage in proactive advising programs. The individual will be trained to provide academic advising to students and deliver advising programming to assist students in meeting their academic and career goals using the Appreciative Advising framework. 
Provide advising services in person, by phone, virtually, or by email. Provide accurate information related to curriculum, graduation requirements, and university policies and procedures. Create semester-by-semester graduation plan in DegreeWorks and monitors students' progress toward their declared major. Provide information and strategies to utilize available campus resources and services. Coordinate student teaching experiences Communicate regularly with school district partners to support student teaching and practicum placements Maintain confidentiality. Assist students in making responsible and informed decisions impacting academic progress. Encourage and guide students as they define and develop realistic goals. Assist students in understanding the purpose of higher education and the impact on life goals. Discuss the benefits of building a learning community, network, and support system among peers, professors, and mentors. Make appropriate referrals to other University and non-university resources. Maintain records and documentation of advising interactions. Assist with college and department recruitment at on- and on-campus recruitment events. Coordinate student teaching placements, data collection and evaluation. Manage scholarship database and applications. Attend undergraduate and faculty meetings and participate in ad hoc committees. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree 1 year of experience in advising or a student service-related area. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in advising, counseling, higher-education, or related field. 2-3 years of experience in advising or a student service-related area. Experience working with individuals in a mentoring capacity. Broad knowledge of USU academic programs, general education requirements, graduation requirements, and student services. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Verbal and written communication skills and effective public speaking skills including ability to communicate with individuals as well as groups.  Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands and changing needs.  Able to work collaboratively within a team environment.  Able to work with students in 1:1 or group advising settings.  Able to learn and maintain current knowledge of complex program requirements, policies, and procedures.  Able to work with diverse student backgrounds.  Able to develop and/or deliver programs.  Knowledge of and proficiency in a variety of current and emerging technology platforms. Fundamental Abilities Within the scope and complexity of each position's responsibilities, each applicant is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:  Communication: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. Problem solving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems. Self-reflection: Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.  Critical Thinking: Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.  Team Building: Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and students.  Active Listening: Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.  Service Orientation: Actively seeks opportunities to help others.  Conflict Resolution: Acts professionally when encountering students/parents who, at times, may be frustrated.  Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV' Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. T he employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
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