JOB
Rivier University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Academic Advisor for CS/CIS Graduate Students. Reporting to the Director of Global Engagement, the Assistant Academic Advisor is responsible for providing innovative, holistic academic advising and support to international students. This role focuses on academic planning, enrollment document tracking pertinent to the students’ success, collaborating with the Academic Advisor (AA) for CS/CIS, Program Directors of CS/CIS and other related stakeholders.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Advises individual student for class registration each semester, including requests to add, drop, or withdraw from courses, tracking of students’ academic progress, enrollment and collaboration with Academic Advisor (AA), the Department of Math, and Computer Science’s Director of the Graduate Computer Science Department.Assists the AA in mid-semester, during and before registration to ensure that all international students are fully registered and eligible for SEVIS (Student Exchange Visitors Information System) reporting/registration.Manages databases; updating and recording grades, scheduled courses, and degree completion dates for all students to create curriculum projections for upcoming semesters.Provides pro-active communications to all new and potential students regarding course information, transfer credits, registration, and academic policies.Oversees the management of students on academic probation/cancelled registration in collaboration with the Student Accounts Director, Peer Mentors and Academic Support Services.Collaborates proactively with stakeholders to prevent future academic and financial matters affecting the students’ immigration status.Leverages technology in initiating, implementing departmental policies and processes instrumental to the success of the students in collaboration with the OGE Director and AA.