Academic Advisor
17 days ago
Springfield
Job Description Job Summary: Works closely with dedicated colleagues at the Robert and Mary Cox Compass Center in academic advising and related student success initiatives for a diverse Drury undergraduate student population. Duties/Responsibilities: This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. • Assists the Director of Academic Advising with initial services and appointments for incoming and current first and second-year students., • Assist students to find information online or on MyDrury about credentials (e.g., majors, certificates, and minors) and refer to appropriate faculty., • Help students access their Advising Worksheet on MyDrury and help students understand how they use and consult their Advising Worksheet when planning classes or making a two or four-semester plan., • Assist undecided students to explore and declare their major(s) and credentials. In this capacity, be familiar with initial classes recommended for Drury majors, minors, and certificates and able to help students identify such classes., • Assist students with finding registration information on MyDrury. Able to teach students how to use MyDrury to register for classes., • Coach students on professional communication with faculty advisors and professors., • Cross trained to assist the Director of Career Planning & Development with presentations, workshops, career fair preparation/execution, and internship processes (approximately 8-12 hours per week)., • Represents the Cox Compass Center at campus functions and events such as Admissions visit days, Drury Bound, Fusion First Day, and New Student Orientation., • Assesses need for support services and making effective referrals to faculty, student resources, and other campus resources including the Office of Financial Aid, Burrell Counseling, the Dean of Students and other Student Affairs offices., • Maintains advising notes on student appointments in Handshake., • Bachelor’s degree in related field and 2-years related experience is required; Master’s degree in counseling, student affairs, higher education, the liberal arts, STEM field, business, human resources, or related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience., • Previous experience in career services, academic advising, admissions, or higher education preferred., • Ability to use PC, Microsoft Office, databases, Internet, e-mail, printer, and other relevant industry software/technology., • Ability to organize and set work goals effectively when working with more than one unit director., • Ability to serve as a mentor to students., • Ability to understand and present information about Drury and its mission, organization, characteristics, purposes, and philosophies., • Ability to speak effectively, give presentations, and write clearly and concisely., • Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, provide attention to detail, concentrate for proofreading work, and maintain accurate information., • Strong interpersonal, written and oral communications skills are necessary for assisting visitors, students, staff, and faculty., • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and with a broad range of internal and external constituents including students, staff, faculty, alumni, and employers., • Ability to maintain confidentiality., • Ability to handle stressful situations, dealing effectively with conflict between students and campus offices., • Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings to provide programming and marketing for special events., • Ability to establish good rapport with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and employers., • Ability to evaluate current procedures and implement positive changes that serve Drury students and the mission of the Cox Compass Center. Education and Experience:, • Bachelor’s degree in related field and 2-years related experience is required; Master’s degree in counseling, student affairs, higher education, the liberal arts, STEM field, business, human resources, or related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience., • Previous experience in career services, academic advising, accessibility services, admissions, or higher education preferred. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Extended use of computer monitor and keyboard. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. WORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS: • Generous time off including 4+ weeks of paid time off starting your first year, • Free tuition for your whole family, • Free tickets to Drury home sporting events, • Health and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates, • Free use of onsite fitness center on Springfield campus, • Discounted meals and Drury merchandise on campus