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American International College

Location: SpringfieldMA 01109 Document ID: AD153-0LG3 Posted on: 2019-08-1208/12/2019 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2019-09-11
 

Undergraduate Academic Advisor


Undergraduate Academic Advisor
ABOUT AIC

American International College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located on a 70+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart with a total of approximately 660,000 gross square feet. Included in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has 3700 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives through career focused learning, with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high level of involvement in the global economy.

AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. We are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals for positions where they are underrepresented.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Manage a caseload of advisees; meet with advisees throughout academic year, as required and as needed
  • Provide guidance with course selection and registration pertaining to majors; help students understand majors' connection to graduate studies and/or career paths
  • Communicate with students regularly to apprise them of semester mileposts (midterm grades, pre-registration, etc.) and end of semester status, relating to Dean's List, probation and dismissal, after review of grades.
  • Support campus-wide retention initiatives with registration, recruit-back, etc.
  • Contribute to Advising Center presentations and outreach; attend two co-curricular events each semester and participate with Admissions events

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Required Degree(s): Master's Degree in Psychology, Education, or Counseling
  • Required Field of Expertise: Applicable Higher Education work experience
  • Preferred Field of Expertise: College Advising experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to make group presentations
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience with Student Information Systems
  • Ability to accurately interpret and apply institutional/departmental policies and procedures

WORK SCHEDULE

The Undergraduate Academic Advisor position is a full time, exempt level, benefit eligible position. Normal office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, flexible to the needs of the department. Occasional evening or weekend event work required.


TO APPLY

Qualified applicants should save and submit a brief cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current or prior supervisor) as one document. Upload the saved document into the online application.



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