Senior Associate Advisor

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

University of Oklahoma - Oklahoma City, OK

posted 29 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Oklahoma City, OK
Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Associate Advisor at the University of Oklahoma plays a crucial role in the Academic Advising team, focusing on enhancing the delivery of advising services through leadership and innovative strategies. This position involves working closely with at-risk students, mentoring new advisors, and engaging in strategic planning initiatives to improve student support services. The role requires a strong commitment to professional development and adherence to the highest standards in academic advising.

Responsibilities

  • Works with students who are at risk, on academic probation or other special population.
  • Serves as a policy expert.
  • Conducts new advisor onboarding and training.
  • Mentors and coaches new advisors.
  • Leads initiatives for projects/programming, delivery of advising services, or student support services.
  • Develops innovative strategies for improved student services, advisor professional development, or leadership in the community.
  • Engages in strategic planning initiatives.
  • Identifies gaps in the advising system and initiates innovative approaches to address the challenges.
  • Assists in data collection (assessment, retention, graduation, etc.).
  • Participates in Academic Life Coaching.
  • Represents unit at cross departmental meetings.
  • Provides input and feedback in college/department decision making.
  • Collaborates with faculty and provides feedback on curricular decisions and course needs.
  • Participates in committees, task force, or search committees.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 72 months of experience in academic advising/higher education, or a Master's degree with 48 months of experience, or a Doctorate with 24 months of experience.
  • Ability to lead well and build rapport with all stakeholders including students, staff, faculty, and administrative leadership.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented for accuracy of data and information.
  • Highly organized and capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Demonstrated expertise to learn, interpret, and articulate complex policies and procedures.
  • Self-directed and able to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Adaptive to emerging technologies that support position functions.
  • Proficient navigating and maintaining databases.
  • Advanced excel skills with ability to build and manipulate spreadsheets.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff.
  • Able to produce reports and complete work within deadlines.
  • Strong initiative to solve problems.
  • Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Composition and proofreading skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Strong preference for a Master's degree.
  • Experience working with non-traditional student populations including adult and military students.
  • Experience with Banner.
  • Experience working at OU.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training in academic advising.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Inclusive culture of respect and civility.
  • Access to university resources and support.
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