Academic Advisor I/II

Categories: Southeast Region 4

Department:

College of Engineering

Institution:

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Date Posted:

Oct 9 2024 3:46PM

Close Date:

Dec 23 2024
 

Position Description

The Academic Advisor I/II is responsible to advise engineering students on and creates academic plans to ensure degree completion and serves as a resource of transfer and articulation processes for engineering students, faculty and staff.

Duties

• Advise first-time, full-time engineering students on curriculum and creates academic plans to ensure degree completion at Advisor I or II level.

• Monitor student progress and develops proactive retention plans based upon each student's academic and personal needs/circumstances at Advisor I or II level.

• Assists students seeking seeking resources for experiential learning opportunities, study abroad and graduate study at the Advisor I/II level.

• Support Orientation events for new students including advising and creation of student academic records. (10-12 sessions annually)

• Supporting events such as college fairs and recruiting sessions at high schools, community colleges, and university dual-degree partners. (10-15 annually)

• Develop and implement non-academic programming that supports student success.

Application Process

Apply for position at: https://careers.uah.edu/cw/en-us/job/501604/academic-advisor-iii

Institution Information

www.uah.edu

Additional Information

Multiple positions are available.

Contact Information

Jennifer English, Associate Dean of Engineering [email protected] 256-824-6877

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education & years of experience.

• 0 - 2 years of full-time verifiable work experience in academic advising.

• Must possess superior organizational and verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Advisor II level: 2 years of full-time verifiable work experience in academic advising or a related area in a higher education setting providing direct services to students.