What are the responsibilities and job description for the Holistic Advisor position at Carlow University?
Carlow University is now accepting applications for our part-time Holistic Advisor role.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Represent the mission and values of Carlow University and the College of Health and Wellness.
- Serve as an advocate, mentor, and role model for students.
- Maintain visibility among the student body through orientations and campus events.
- Orient and educate students to academic expectations, policies, and student success resources.
- Promote student empowerment skills through motivational discussions and self–esteem building activities
- Identify and assess the social determinants of education barriers that impact students, provide early interventions, and implement retention strategies to promote student success. Track assessment using a campus-wide student retention software system.
- Ongoing assessment and evaluation of data trends of student outcomes to inform future practice and process improvement.
- Incorporate individual student action plans for success with specific strategies and measurable outcomes. Track progress using a campus-wide student retention software system.
- Closely monitor student academic progress related to coursework, attendance, and progression in the program. Track student contacts and progress using a campus-wide student retention software system.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Foster student success through consistent follow-up, early intervention, and referral to appropriate University support services and community agencies.
- Conduct regular check-ins with students to ensure they are effectively using available academic, clinical, and wellness resources
- Maintain collaboration and communication with course faculty and academic advisors in the College of Health and Wellness and the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Pursue continuous quality improvement by demonstrating an ongoing commitment to develop and maintain role competence.
- Skill Development: Educating students on time management, coping with stress, and other vital professional skills.
- Student-centered approach: Demonstrates empathy, active listening to build a trusting relationship with students to address struggles happening outside of academics that could impact their success
- Adaptability: Responds proactively to evolving student needs and program requirements.
- Master’s in Nursing (MSN). Master’s in Higher Education/Student Affairs (M.Ed., M.A., or Ed.M.), Master’s in Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A. or M.S.), or Master’s in Social Work (MSW) Clearances - Upon hire and updated every three years to include ACT 33, 34, 73/114 Clearances (FBI Fingerprints, Child Abuse, and PA State Police).
- Demonstrated proficiency in academic advising.
- Previous experience with EAB Navigate
- Prior teaching experience in an academic setting.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills relevant to meeting the academic and nonacademic needs of students.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft programs and databases
