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Position Description
Provide academic advising to SFTV undergraduate students toward successful degree completion, planning and executing a variety of student and faculty activities in support of this goal. Under the supervision of the SFTV Assistant Dean, manage daily activities of the SFTV Academic Advising Center to ensure fair, equitable, and responsible use of resources in support of SFTV students. Plan, develop, and implement co-curricular programs to educate students about their academic opportunities, degree requirements, and registration processes. Evaluate and counsel transfer and prospective transfer students regarding admissions requirements and academic deficiencies and recommend appropriate action. Work with the Office of the Registrar, as well as other University Offices to support students through the degree clearance process. Track, monitor, and report on student attrition to identify trends and recommend plans to address high levels of student attrition. Refer students to centralized University resources for additional assistance.
Duties
Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Work with the SFTV Assistant Dean to plan, execute, and continuously evaluate academic advisement processes for all Undergraduate students in the School of Film and Television. Guide and support transfer students in understanding and navigating their complex academic requirements and transfer credit evaluation processes. Plan and execute a variety of student and faculty activities to facilitate the successful integration and progression of transfer students within the SFTV program. Counsel transfer and prospective transfer students regarding admissions requirements and academic deficiencies and recommend appropriate action. Advise potential transfer students from other colleges on campus and various other institutions on academic progress towards graduation and courses acceptable from other colleges and universities. Review incoming student transcripts for document completeness, validity, and accuracy. Prepare credit summary forms for all prospective undergraduate transfer students to the School of Film & TV; research and resolve any questions/problems arising from this process. Review and prepare Transfer Course Approval forms for students wishing to take courses at institutions other than LMU. Coordinate co-curricular activities and functions with resource partners across campus for the purpose of engaging students in high impact practices as part of ongoing retention efforts. Support students with various petitions and make recommendations regarding academic transactions including course substitutions, unit overloads, and exception requests. Participate in recruitment, admissions, and enrollment events throughout the year as a resource for general program information. Participate in the annual review of the University bulletin, making recommendations to the Assistant Dean. Provide assistance to the Office of the Registrar in maintaining and using the content of these databases and relating them to the students’ degrees as well as tracking students’ study programs. Prepare periodic reports as requested by the Assistant Dean. Assist faculty with questions/problems related to student records, academic holds, on-course audits, degree audit exceptions and various other advisement-related topics.
Must be able to interact with faculty and assist/tutor faculty in advising processes. Assist the Assistant Dean with scheduling student services meetings, activities, and record keeping. As needed, represent the Assistant Dean at committee meetings related to Undergraduate Education or Academic Policy. Hire, train and supervise work-study students to act as peer leaders in support of the student academic experience. Collaborate with LMU Admissions to plan and execute quarterly Virtual Admissions session Collaborate with LMU Admissions to plan and execute in-person and virtual events for newly admitted undergraduate students. Plan and execute First Year Student/New Transfer Student registration and advisement. Support SFTV Living Learning Community application, review, selection, and enrollment process. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Application Process
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Institution Information
Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that fosters a strong sense of trust and mutual respect.
EEO Statement
Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character. To learn more about the University's Statement of Non-Discrimination policy and related grievance procedures, click here.
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Additional Information
**For full consideration, please upload a cover letter and resume as attachments with your application.**
Contact Information
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Qualifications:
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Required Qualifications
Loyola Marymount University Expectations Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Promote and environment that supports diversity and inclusivity. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications
Typically, a bachelor’s degree. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes. Minimum three years of professional work experience in one of the Student Services program areas or a related field (preferably in education). The incumbent's experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. Experience in planning, coordinating, and executing projects, and responding to changing organizational needs. Experience with Banner (PROWL) or other academic records systems is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of admissions procedures and graduation requirements; registration procedures, university policies, recruitment practices, principles of organizational development and office management; spreadsheets; database programs; MS Office; general business knowledge. Create clear and comprehensive reports. Understand and interpret rules and directions to specific situations. Maintain confidences and confidential information. Counsel students relative to their academic programs and in relationship to their career objective. Ability to work with prospective students in a professional, helpful and effective manner in a high-volume, high-pressure environment.
**For full consideration, please upload a cover letter and resume as attachments with your application.**
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. This position description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position.
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Staff Regular Salary range $66,600.00 - $86,600.00
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)
Preferred Qualifications
**For full consideration, please upload a cover letter and resume as attachments with your application.**
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