Sr. Academic Advisor I (Finance)
This position is for Sr. Academic Advisor I for the Mechanical Engineering department in the College of Engineering. This position advises students concerning their academic plans and progress, academic schedule, choice of major, and other academic activities and career goals, to assist the student in making decisions concerning personal educational goals leading to graduation. This position requires the knowledge and ability to coordinate and run retention support programs for students. This position may also support upper level students within the College of Engineering.MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling or academic field directly related to the Advisor's specific responsibilities and six years of academic advising experience; or a Master's degree in those same fields with a minimum of five years of academic advising experience within higher education. Work experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement for this position.
FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.
PREFERRED:
2 years in a university setting, preferably in academic advising. In addition, applicants should have advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of USF policies/procedures, Banner/OASIS, and Canvas.
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .Advises graduate and undergraduate students in the Mechanical Engineering department of College of Engineering. Makes recommendations regarding issues such as course selection and hours taken per term based on student's professional goals, interests, and previous academic performance. Interprets and formulates SUS/USF/and College policies and procedures as related to student advising and student's participation in university life.
Assists students with identification of long term goals and career plans. Works to position students to meet requirements for graduation within appropriate periods of time while preparing them to meet future goals.
Monitors and requests adjustments to student records according to the academic guidelines established by the college and USF for degree completion. Maintains advising records and confidential student evaluation records. Utilizes USF information systems to support delivery of advising services.
Works collaboratively with the college academic advising staff, academic departments across campus, and the other colleges at USF to advance the enrollment and productivity goals of the college and university. Serves on appropriate department, college and/or campus advisory committees, representing the department and college as necessary. Coordinate the design and execution of an orientation program. May train others in the use of student record systems and degree audit systems.
Supports special events focused on student advising and recruitment, as well as departmental student activities. Provides assistance with accreditation-related tasks and performs other duties as needed to achieve the goals of Academic Advising within the advisor's area of responsibility. Oversee the development and implementation of an orientation program.
Perform other duties as assigned
