What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Services Advisor position at Education Affiliates?
Student Services Advisor
Position Summary:
Provides advice and counsels the students. This advice may relate to the student’s personal, academic, or professional life. Every college or university has a student advisor who makes programs suitable for a particular student that will guide them in their career. Student advisors may also work independently and offer their customized services to a particular student.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Acts as an advocate and an interdepartmental and interagency liaison
- Studies the program needs and then develops and implements the program in compliance with the government and educational policies
- Provides a wholesome system of service delivery that is flexible and responsive to the needs of the students
- Informs students about their rights and responsibilities
- Represents the students in disputes with local agencies and college authorities
- Monitors the participation and progress of students to ensure program compliance
- Creates awareness about program services among the community
- By analyzing the requirements of the students, the advisor represents the program's concerns to the educational institute authorities
- Provides group and individual orientations and gives information to new and old students
- Assists students with the registration process, filing of other forms, and helps with financial aid
- Other duties as assigned
- Regular and reliable attendance
Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Career Management or Social Services
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Classification: Non-exempt
Work Hours: Forty hours per week, but may vary daily, and evening and weekend hours may be required
Travel: None
Working Environment: Interior/Office