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University of Louisville Academic Advisor II in Louisville, Kentucky
Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 4 (Salaried)Position Description:The Academic Advisor II will provide academic counseling and assistance to support students in successfully completing their degree program offered by the School of Public Health and Information Sciences. The Academic Advisor II will empower students to understand the curriculum, navigate University policies, and achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals. This position will use the foundational elements of effective advising to best support students: conceptual (student development and advising theory), informational (knowledge and expertise of the institution), and relational (individualized connection and communication). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide academic counselling to prospective, new, currently enrolled, and returning students. Explain and interpret School and University policies, procedures, and program requirements.Assist students in the selection of majors and minors appropriate to their interests, backgrounds, and academic qualifications.Assist students in following established procedures for resolving problems requiring action by unit and other University committees.Empower students to plan their academic program, audit student progress toward degree completion, and certify student degree requirements in assigned program areas, providing added assistance where needed.Work collaboratively with colleagues across campus, including other advisors, faculty, campus offices, and administrators. Promote student success and retention by assisting students in navigating academic difficulties and making needed referrals for additional support services.Utilize advising software to maintain accurate and detailed advising notes, track students, and use data to identify student needs.Evaluate student records and update advising materials, as needed.Make presentations on academic topics to groups of new freshman and transfer students in conjunction with the University’s orientation programs. Represent the School and Advising Center at events both on and off campus, for the purpose of disseminating information and promoting awareness of School degree programs.Contribute to routine functioning of the office and advising services, including unit and University initiatives that support retention and student success efforts.Promote student success for all within UofL’s diverse student population by providing student-centered, highly engaged student contact.Participate in professional development and integrate new or improved knowledge into advising and student success practices.Other duties and projects as assigned.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Guidance and Counseling or a related fieldThree years of academic advising experience or related experience working within educational programs that foster student persistence.Pre-Health Advising and Career knowledge.Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and culturally sensitive practices.Exhibits superior customer service skills and professionalism throughout daily interactions and communications with students including interviews, phone calls, emails and information sessions.Demonstrates an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators and staff.CompetenciesExcellent communication skills, including public speaking.Ability to build rapport and sustain relationships with students.Experience and comfort working with diverse student populations, including but not limited to first generation students, low-income students, and underrepresented students.High level of interpersonal communication, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.Familiarity with technology related to word processing and student information systems.Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and communicate effectively.Knowledge of and ability to apply student development theory.Experience working in a fast-paced, high student contact environment. Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.