Academic Advisor at InsideHigherEd

Job SummaryResponsible for providing educational guidance and assistance for students by understanding their educational goals while recognizing their strengths. Help students examine programs offered, plan schedules, and provide follow-up when necessary. Serve as an advocate for the student in helping to overcome issues, extending encouragement in adjusting to the demands of college life, and providing referrals to other University departments as appropriate.Primary ResponsibilitiesProvide students with information regarding major programs available, University policies, general education requirements, major requirements, course pre-requisites, and policies which may also involve orientation activities and workshops, worksheets, and program guides.Assist students in completing their Major Academic Plan (MAP) and provide counseling regarding sequencing and scheduling choices and graduation requirements.Assist students in the use of the campus mapping tool (MAPPER), and periodically check student progress to ensure student is following the plan.Track student's progress toward graduation by approving graduation applications, completing major evaluations for department review, assisting Registrar's Office in double-checking General Education requirements.Evaluate student's credits from other school to determine what courses transfer and submit substitution, waiver, equivalency, and General Education proposals to proper department for review and approval.Perform other duties as assigned.EducationBachelors (Required)MastersWork ExperienceTwo years relevant experiencePhysical DemandsAir conditioned office environment with minimal physical effort required. Some international travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.Approximate starting hourly rate:24.00 - 27.00The wage offered could be above or below range based on education and experience as it relates to the job description.