Description

Reporting to the Director of Advising, the Senior Academic Advisor is responsible for advising students, with a particular emphasis on undecided students. The Senior Academic Advisor works closely with each assigned student, using standard assessment tools and decision-making protocols, to ensure the student makes a careful and informed decision regarding courses, major and minor, while developing collaborative relationships with faculty, academic and personal support staff across campus. 

Advising and Student Success

Provide direct, one-on-one and group advising support to an assigned caseload of first-year students 

Meet regularly with each assigned advisee to assist and/or guide the process of choosing courses, major and minor programs and addressing other student needs as appropriate.

Refer students to campus and external resources for career, social, financial and academic advice, as appropriate.

Serve as a member of the student success team, with a particular focus on providing front-line services to students who need academic support.

Coordinate the office's matriculation processes, including withdrawals and reinstatements.

Assist students with completing necessary paperwork and explain University and federal policies as they relate to leaves/reinstatements.

Work collaboratively with faculty advisors to improve the quality of student advising and ensure a seamless transition to the student's major.

Work closely with the Admission and Registrar Offices to review student transfer credits and works with Deans to maximize degree requirements.

Provide advisement training to various constituencies.

Assist in the creation of materials to use for enrollment, recruitment and other processes.   

Work with students who are making progress to reach satisfactory academic standing.

Serve as an advisor in the Academic Skills Enrichment Program (ASEP) for first year students and advise students who have been placed on academic probation.

Assist transfer students in the development of an educational plan, including clarifying educational goals and choosing a program of study.

Administrative Duties

Present advising and career exploration workshops and serve as lead facilitator and create materials in support of these workshops.

Keep electronic records of advising sessions. 

Participate in on-going and periodic assessment of advising services with the goal of continuous improvement in office operations.

Utilize Civitas platform to inform work for undecided population and utilize the data to inform decision making and make recommendations for action.

Collaborate with faculty and others on programs and projects that support the mission of the Center for Student Academic Success, as assigned by the Director. 

Build relationships with academic departments to create collaborative efforts towards student success.

Work collaboratively with the Director to analyze and interpret data as it relates to retention and success.

Additional Functions

Serve on a variety of University committees, representing the Advising and Peer Mentorship Office.

Represent the Center for Student Academic Success at enrollment, recruitment and University events, as assigned.

Master's degree in a field related to academic advising, such as higher education administration, college student personnel, education.

Five years of higher education experience with direct responsibility in student advising.

Comprehensive knowledge and experience in student development theory, application of academic advising models, and resources. 

Demonstrated ability with technology, including Microsoft Office applications, student management systems and willingness to learn platforms the University employs. 

?Demonstrated understanding of best practices in higher education as they relate to student success work, including high impact practices, first and second year programming, and inclusion.  

Experience working with diverse student populations.

Track record of successfully working in a team-based work environment that is fast-paced and student-focused.

Comfortable handling sensitive, complex and time critical.

Possess flexibility, a sense of humor and a passion for student development work.

Supervisory experience.

Ability to work independently, prioritize work and display achievement orientation to meet goals.

Demonstrated leadership in the areas of academic advising, career exploration and academic skill development.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with Ellucian Colleague, TracCloud, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of and experience with a broad range of major and minor undergraduate curricula.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and com-mitted to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu

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