What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Saint Joseph's College?
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Saint Josephs College is excited to welcome a new **Academic Advisor to
its Online Advising team**. This role plays an integral part in
promoting online student retention by managing enrollment status for a
caseload of students; monitoring online students academic progress and
providing motivational support; advising online students on program
requirements, course registration, and administrative policies; and
working with students to develop, track, and achieve their academic
goals.
We are seeking a compassionate, positive, and self-directed team player
who excels at time management, communication, and organization. While
the role is remote, the team is strongly integrated with our Sebago
campus community. Therefore, applicants must live within a reasonable
distance of Standish, Maine to allow for regular, encouraged on-campus
work opportunities.
Essential Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Schedule And Structure
This role reports directly to the Director of Online Advising and works
closely with a team of other Academic Advisors. Rarely, some weekend
work may be required. This is primarily a remote position, although some
initial training will take place in person, with continued opportunities
to work on campus. Attendance at occasional on-campus events is
encouraged and may be required or requested.
**About Saint Josephs College of Maine**
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Josephs College is Maines
only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish,
Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a
Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students.
In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Josephs College provides
certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200
working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20
other countries through its online learning program.
Saint Josephs College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop
personnel who support
its[mission](https://www.sjcme.edu/about-us/why-sjc/history-mission-core-values-identity/){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}and are committed to nurturing highly competent and
deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world.
Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes
persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by
please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1284275
Saint Josephs College is excited to welcome a new **Academic Advisor to
its Online Advising team**. This role plays an integral part in
promoting online student retention by managing enrollment status for a
caseload of students; monitoring online students academic progress and
providing motivational support; advising online students on program
requirements, course registration, and administrative policies; and
working with students to develop, track, and achieve their academic
goals.
We are seeking a compassionate, positive, and self-directed team player
who excels at time management, communication, and organization. While
the role is remote, the team is strongly integrated with our Sebago
campus community. Therefore, applicants must live within a reasonable
distance of Standish, Maine to allow for regular, encouraged on-campus
work opportunities.
Essential Responsibilities
- Providing proactive outreach regarding course selection,
- Managing course enrollment information and confirming appropriate
- Processing course and program-related administrative processes in
- Liaising with Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Registrar, and
- Connecting students with relevant College resources
- Reviewing students degree plans, course descriptions, and program
- Advising on best practices for assignment submission schedule and
- Using available resources to contact students regarding progress
- Maintaining student contact history through documentation of all
- Advising students on all applicable policies
- Updating student contact history in database to reflect students
- Connecting frequently with students via phone, text, Google Meet,
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Proficient use of data, reports, and computer programs, including
- Strong display of oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple demands and follow through on all
- Comfortable with having compassionate, professional, and motivating
- Willingness to be a team player and maintain a positive attitude
- Bachelors degree required
- Experience in adult or online education, advising, and/or customer
Schedule And Structure
This role reports directly to the Director of Online Advising and works
closely with a team of other Academic Advisors. Rarely, some weekend
work may be required. This is primarily a remote position, although some
initial training will take place in person, with continued opportunities
to work on campus. Attendance at occasional on-campus events is
encouraged and may be required or requested.
**About Saint Josephs College of Maine**
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Josephs College is Maines
only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish,
Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a
Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students.
In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Josephs College provides
certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200
working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20
other countries through its online learning program.
Saint Josephs College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop
personnel who support
its[mission](https://www.sjcme.edu/about-us/why-sjc/history-mission-core-values-identity/){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}and are committed to nurturing highly competent and
deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world.
Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes
persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by