Academic Advisor at University System of New Hampshire

Academic Advising:

• Provide academic advising and support to assigned Paul College Students.

• This is a 4-year advising model where students are assigned an advisor at entry through successful graduation.

All student support:

• Support students as they explore opportunities as part of their academic career.

• Guide students to option/major declaration in their sophomore year.

• Explain academic policies, procedures, and curriculum to students to meet their educational goals

• Guide student course selection and scheduling

• Assess student needs and make referrals to university supports and resources

• Maintain appropriate student records and document student interactions while ensuring confidentiality of student records

• Identify and monitor student academic progress each semester to ensure successful completion of university and college academic requirements.

At-Risk Student Support

• Contact students with early alerts indicating academic challenges

• Help students identify and resolve obstacles to academic success

• Serve as academic coach for students who have fallen below minimum academic expectations.

• Meet with students placed on Academic Warning regarding their status and impact on educational plans.

Training and Program Support:

• Participate in ongoing advisor training, both guided internal workshops and meetings as well as independently webinars, readings and external workshops.

• Support to program coordinators with goal of taking on leadership role in one of the following Paul College Undergraduate Programs Office programs: Rutman Fellows Program, External Transfer Student Program, Internal Transfer Support Program, AAA/Early Alert Program, Orientation Program, FIRE Program, Paul Pathways Program, Paul College Honors Program

• Participate in Paul College recruitment and orientation events

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, or related student service area.

• Two years of experience in academic counseling, post-secondary career planning and placement, or related experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills and communication techniques.

Applicant instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.