Academic Advisor I - Austin, United States - UMass Global

UMass Global

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts.

Accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), the university offers undergraduate, graduate, credential, and certificate programs designed to be relevant to more than 90 career paths.

UMass Global has ranked consistently among the best in the nation by _U.S. News and World Report_.

At the University of Massachusetts Global, we value the personal health and financial well-being of our employees.

With our affordable and flexible benefit packages we aim to provide peace of mind to allow employees to focus on important aspects of their lives.

Our benefits include:

Healthcare
Medical, dental, and vision plans - including health and flexible spending accounts - that cover you and your family.

Work-Life Balance
We encourage a healthy work-life balance, that's why we offer flexible schedules and remote work opportunities. In addition, we provide generous vacation and sick time and 13 paid holidays which includes a winter break.

Financial Protection

For life's unexpected surprises - we provide life and disability insurance, prepaid legal, identity theft, critical illness, accident, and travel assistance.

We also have programs to help you manage student debt offered through SAVI. Employees are also eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

Tuition Remission

We support the educational goals of you and your family by providing tuition discounts at UMass Global and Chapman University.

Wellbeing

24/7 counseling support, through our Employee Assistance Program, and free premium subscription to Calm for you and your dependents In addition, our Wellness program provides year-round events that bring together our community and promotes employee well-being.

Retirement
Pre-tax and Roth options with a generous match of 6% and additional employer contribution of 3% - totaling 9%

Responsible to advise undergraduate and graduate students regarding program and course requirements.

Develop a strong rapport with assigned students, track and report student data and progress, maintain responsibility for student retention, and support the student in persistence through program completion.

Communicate and collaborate throughout the university advising community and perform other duties based on department needs.

Perform all duties in accordance with the University's policies and procedures, all US state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the University operates.

This position is a remote position.

The hiring range for this position is $ $23.22 per hour.

Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to:
geographical location, knowledge, skills, years & depth of experience, and equity with internal team members.

TYPE OF SUPERVISION:

Receive supervision from the Academic Advising Supervisor.
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Supervision — indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor's guidelines.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Percentage

Academic Advising

Advise undergraduate and graduate students on the development of individual learning outcomes based on their skills, goals, responsibilities, and experiences. Encourage and direct students in utilizing webbased resources.
Acquire and demonstrate content knowledge regarding specific degree, credential, and certificate programs.
Pursue and demonstrate knowledge of the National Academic Advising Association's competencybased model of academic advising.
Support student enrollment efforts through collaboration with university partner offices

100%

Retention Management

Monitor individual student progress and perform proactive advising outreach to discuss academic issues, program completion, and career goals to support retention while ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with the university community, including department meetings and departmental committees, to support students' educational experience resulting in action plans leading to student persistence.
Prepare program summary analyses, evaluative reports, and recommendations to support retention initiatives.
Perform other duties, as assigned.

TOTAL

100%

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES:

Bachelor's Degree
1 to 3 years' experience with student advising or related experience in an educational setting.
Experience in resolving academic issues that also involve the career and life goals of the student.
Knowledge of learning needs of individual students based on their skills, abilities, and goals.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: