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University of New Hampshire

Location: Durham, New Hampshire
Category: Admin-Academic Advising
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Job Description

Operating Title

Senior Academic Advisor

Long Classification Title

Senior Academic Advisor

Campus Location

Durham

Department

UNH COLSA Academic Affairs

Summary of Position

Under the administrative supervision of designated supervisor, advise and counsel students in relation to academic programs; Design and administer appropriate programs, services, and activities that assist students with academic planning; Coordinate COLSA orientation processes; assist with and/or conduct recruiting initiatives and represent the COLSA Dean’s Office in several academic/student related activities.

Posting Number

PS4711FY24

Other minimum qualifications

Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related student service area; 3-5 years of experience in academic counseling or related experience; strong interpersonal skills and communication techniques; Ability to work in a collaborative team environment; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects; Experience in a university advising office.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Detail-oriented; Creativity, flexibility, and adaptability to change; Student service orientation and a continuous improvement philosophy; Proven ability to work in a way that honors diverse cultures, ideas, perspectives, and people.

Salary Information

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

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/61759

Percent Time Information (FTE)

1.0

Grade

18

EEO Statement

The 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 Information

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 Date

07/03/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

No

Job Category

Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type

Regular

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Duty/Responsibility

In collaboration with the Advising Director, support college in various events and student programming efforts, including Freshmen and Transfer Orientations

Working with the First Year Programs Coordinator and Advising Director, collaborate on Freshmen Seminars, Peer Mentoring programs, Residential Learning Communities and other First Year programming activities

Create, implement and evaluate admissions, recruitment and Orientation events; educate admissions staff on programs, curriculum and facilities in the college

Serve as mentor and provide leadership to Academic Advising staff

Duty/Responsibility

Provide academic advising and support to COLSA students, and students exploring COLSA majors

Assist students in identifying long term goals and career plans

Explain academic policies, procedures, and curriculum to students to meet their educational goals and ensure timely graduation

Assess student needs and make referrals to university supports and resources

Ensure confidentiality, document and maintain appropriate student records and student interactions

Duty/Responsibility

Develop, coordinate and present academic advising and planning workshops

Work with Advising Director to identify students at risk of academic action; perform outreach to students with academic alerts, working with them to identify and resolve obstacles to academic success

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