What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The
University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
Advises
undergraduate business students regarding progression to degree, course
selections, and student success; assists the college with the recruitment and
retention of students.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Advise continuing students each semester prior to registration; update the semester guide prior to the advising meeting.
- Evaluate transcripts and advise new prospective undergraduate and second degree students on the applicability of transfer credit for College of Business and Economic Development program requirements; prepare semester guides for new students showing courses completed; and meets individually with new students who missed Preview (orientation).
- Audit and approve applications for degree for undergraduate CBED students and meet with students when filing for degree to discuss GPA requirements; course requirements, residency requirements, and final-processing procedures.
- Advise and coach students on Probation, Probation Continued, and Suspension; Answers questions from faculty, staff, and general public regarding degree requirements for CBE and University policies regarding enrollment; notifies faculty, staff and students of important dates.
- Answers questions from faculty, staff, and general public regarding degree requirements for CBED and College policies and University policies regarding enrollment; notifies faculty, staff, and students of important dates.
- Ensure student degree progress report is accurate in SOAR; process course substitutions in business core and general education core; process add/drop/withdrawal of classes, change of major/minor/certificate applications, overloads on classes and prerequisite for classes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.