Pre-concentration Academic Advisor, Advising - Boston, United States - Harvard University

Harvard University

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Position Description

The Advising Programs Office (APO) launched an academic advising pilot program in AY , whereby the APO hired a team of six Pre-Concentration Academic Advisors who act as the primary advising resources and support for students on academic requirements, degree progress, course selection, and more for students in their first three semesters.

The APO is hoping to scale-up its efforts by way of a multi-year phased implementation.

Academic advising work begins pre-matriculation for incoming cohorts.

Beginning in July 2024, training for PCAs will take place, followed by webinars and small group advising for the incoming class.

Advisors will be expected to participate in all sessions.

Primary responsibilities of advisors include:

Advise a caseload of roughly 5055 assigned students on academic requirements and course selection during course registration windows (August, October-November, and March-April).
Advise cohort of assigned students on resource navigation and academic tools for success, with follow through until concentration declaration (October of sophomore year).
Work with assigned student cohorts across a wide variety of interests and needs through individual and/or group academic advising meetings/appointments.
Work with other integral College personnel to case manage assigned students, including Resident Deans of First-Year students, in residence Proctors, and faculty.
In collaboration with APO leadership, identify and design programs to enhance the quality of the student academic experience, including hosting programs for students, such as group advising sessions, webinars, academic workshops, etc.
Assist with engaging the community of advisors, including faculty/departments, collaborative offices, peer advising fellows, and undergraduate students through trainings, seminars, programs, events, and related initiatives.
In collaboration with APO leadership, design and deliver prematriculation programs, firstyear orientations, and share your own expertise with your peer cohort of advisors.
Assist specifically with the preparation and delivery of First-Year Orientation, Sophomore Orientation, and related academic advising activities.
Assist with creating and distributing academic advising print and web resources including information from peer schools, national associations, academic departments, and collaborative offices (i.e., newsletters, informational material for students and shared Advisor Portal).
Assist with research and implementation of best practices, policies, procedures, organizational tasks, and advising assessment.
Participants would be expected to participate in feedback loops to help leadership assess the pilot.

Summary of Key Responsibility Breakdown
35% Student academic advising meetings

30% Student/Inter-College Communications

20% Student and advisor facing programming and resource creation

15% Individual training on academic policies, disciplines, resources, etc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills
Must fulfill the qualifications set forth by FAS department to teach (Masters or PhD may be required).

Experience designing and implementing advising programs preferred. Experience creating electronic and/or print advising resources (content development, not technical development) also preferred.

Applicants must currently hold a teaching appointment in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences or must plan to accept an offer for a teaching appointment in the FAS in the academic year

Physical Requirements

Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods of time
Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting
May be required to work nights and weekends

Additional Information

This staff appointment should be accompanied by a second appointment within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as a Preceptor or Lecturer.

Term Date:
Through December 31, 2025.

Advising Programs Office - Advising Pilot

With the NACADA motto, advising is teaching, in mind, the APO piloted an advising model in AY whereby the APO worked together with non-ladder faculty across disciplines, who are in the classroom with students regularly, to also advise students in creating their unique academic journey.

This pilot required advisors to dedicate 50% of their time to academic advising, managed by the APO, and 50% of their time to their teaching obligations, managed by their individual academic division appointment.

Participants should recognize that their advising load would be double in one (overlapped) semester, as they take on a new cohort and finish with their current first-year cohort.

It should also be noted that with registration taking place in the prior