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University System Of New Hampshire

Academic Advisor

University System Of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, us, 03824


Position Details

SummaryOperating TitleAcademic Advisor

Long Classification TitleAcademic Advisor

Campus LocationDurham

DepartmentUNH Paul College Undergraduate Program Office

Summary of PositionUnder the general supervision of the Director of Undergraduate Programs, advise undergraduate business students regarding academic and career planning, and to serve as a resource person on specific academic programs and policies.

Acceptable minimum level of educationBachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience2 years

Additional Job Information

Posting NumberPS4822FY25

Other minimum qualifications1. Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or related student service area.2. Two Years of experience in academic counseling, post-secondary career planning and placement, or related experience.3. Strong interpersonal skills and communication techniques.

Additional Preferred Qualifications-Master's Degree

Salary InformationSalary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/62740

Percent Time Information (FTE)1.00

Grade15

EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.Institution InformationThe Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, formerly the Whittemore School of Business and Economics, is one of seven colleges within the University of New Hampshire. It holds accreditation from the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Business Education (AACSB), the most elite business school accreditation, and had its accreditation recently extended in 2019. Most recently it was ranked #63 among undergraduate business programs by Poets & Quants Undergraduate, the only data-driven ranking for undergraduate business schools. The College's online MBA program is ranked #37 by US News and World Report. Paul College is an inclusive community that respects and harnesses the power of diverse perspectives, identities, and experiences to enhance learning.

The University of New Hampshire is committed to building and nurturing an environment of inclusive excellence where all students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We are also committed to providing open and inclusive access for all alumni, volunteers, learners, employees, and visitors seeking to participate in our programs and activities. We venture to sustain a campus environment that fosters mutual respect and understanding. We believe diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are foundational values inextricably linked to achieving our core educational mission and embrace the many characteristics of our community members that make them uniquely themselves. Here, you belong, and all are welcome.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here:

https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting DetailsPosting Date09/20/2024

Open Until FilledYes

Closing Date

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?No

Job CategorySalaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment TypeRegular

If TERM position provide projected end date

Equipment/Instruments

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.None applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

Job DutiesDuty/Responsibility

Academic Advising:Provide academic advising and support to assigned Paul College Students. This is a 4-year advising model where students are assigned an advisor at entry through successful graduation.

All Student Support:

Support students as they explore opportunities as part of their academic career. Guide students to option/major declaration in their sophomore year.Explain academic policies, procedures, and curriculum to students to meet their educational goalsGuide student course selection and schedulingAssess student needs and make referrals to university supports and resourcesMaintain appropriate student records and document student interactions while ensuring confidentiality of student recordsIdentify and monitor student academic progress each semester to ensure successful completion of university and college academic requirements.At-Risk Student Support:

Contact students with early alerts indicating academic challengesHelp students identify and resolve obstacles to academic successServe as academic coach for students who have fallen below minimum academic expectations.Meet with students placed on Academic Warning regarding their status and impact on educational plans.

Duty/Responsibility

Training and Program Support:Participate in ongoing advisor training, both guided internal workshops and meetings as well as independently webinars, readings and external workshops.

Support to program coordinators with goal of taking on leadership role in one of the following Paul College Undergraduate Programs Office programs:

Rutman Fellows ProgramExternal Transfer Student ProgramInternal Transfer Support ProgramAAA/Early Alert ProgramOrientation ProgramFIRE ProgramPaul Pathways ProgramPaul College Honors Program

Duty/Responsibility

Participate in Paul College recruitment and orientation events.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsCover LetterResume/VitaDiversity Statement

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