Senior Associate Advisor

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

University of Oklahoma - Oklahoma City, OK

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.