Location: Rochester,NY, USA
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**Job Location (Full Address):**
435 Alumni Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627
**Opening:**
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
210212 Deans Office Col-Advising
Work Shift:
Range:
UR URG 106 H
Compensation Range:
$21.36 - $29.90
_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._
**Responsibilities:**
Advises undergraduate students in academic program planning. Provides interpretive counsel on college requirements, policies, regulations and standards. Assists students having academic difficulties. Provides assistance to appropriate faculty committees and leadership. Makes recommendations on individual cases, policies and procedures.
The College Center for Advising Services (CCAS) is a centralized academic advising office staffed by a team of dedicated professional advisors whose work is designed to support the academic success of undergraduates in the College. The Academic Counselor will serve as a College Advisor managing a caseload of assigned students in Arts and Sciences, and assist with one or more major operations of the Advising Center. College Advisors are responsible for an assigned caseload of advisees over a four-year period from matriculation to graduation. They provide advisement and support around course planning, educational goals, career aspirations, college policies, and opportunities for engaging in campus life. Advisors guide students through the major declaration process, answers general questions regarding financial aid, and monitor progress toward degree completion. Advisors proactively assist students who are experiencing academic difficulties and help students navigate policies relating to academic probation and leave of absence.
This position will assist with the management and oversight of the CCAS Peer Advising Program and serve as liaison to the First Year Fellows Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a College Advisor:
+ Advises a caseload of assigned students in Arts and Sciences and provides information about program planning, academic resources, special academic opportunities, rules and policies, financial aid, and graduation requirements.
+ Guides students on the development of four-year academic plans and connects students to academic and career development experiences and opportunities such as study abroad, undergraduate research, internships, and co-curricular activities.
+ Effectively communicates and explains academic policies and procedures to students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
+ Provides support to students in academic difficulty and serves as a primary resource for students placed on academic probation.
+ Connects students with faculty to explore academic interests and opportunities.
+ Maintains contact with faculty and departmental staff regarding advising programs and consults on individual cases as required.
+ Meets with students through individual appointments, drop-in advising, group advising, both in person and on a remote basis.
+ Assists with outreach to students who are on a Leave of Absence.
+ Collaborates on campus-wide advising initiatives.
+ Attends committee meetings based on interest and department needs.
+ Participates in academic action process each term, makes recommendations about academic status, and meets regularly with a caseload of students on academic probation.
+ Guides students in preparation of petitions, proposals, and appeals; refers students to faculty or other offices for specialized help.
+ Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities as a member of the larger College Advisor community on campus.
CCAS Peer Advising Program
+ Assists the Program Director with oversight and management of the Peer Advising program.
+ Help to recruit, hire, train, and supervise undergraduate student peer advisors, maintaining their credentials and professional development.
+ Helps manage Peer Advising social media platforms.
First-year Fellows Program
+ Serves as the CCAS liaison to the First-Year Fellows, a program of upper-class students who work to mentor/coach first-year students living in the residence halls.
+ Participates in February/March selection & August training of First-Year Fellows as well as providing support throughout the year.
+ Serves as primary liaison between Fellows and CCAS with particular attention to peer advising, registration, academic deadlines, policies and resources.
+ Helps to create a culture that supports Fellows in developing a student-centered approach to promote academic exploration among first-year students.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
+ Two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
+ Excellent organization, time-management, writing ability, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills required.
+ Understand college student development and demonstrate the skills needed to support and advise students required.
+ Demonstrated commitment to and experience working with diverse students required.
+ Experience with public speaking and presentations to diverse audience required.
+ Experience supervising student workers preferred.
NOTE: A cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the same document. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and describe the skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Schedule: 8:30 AM-5 PM
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