Common use of Senior Academic Advisors Clause in Contracts

Senior Academic Advisors. Full-time Senior Academic Advisors shall work on campus a minimum of forty (40) hours per week Fall and Spring terms, thirty-six (36) hour work week Summer terms, on College activities. Professional development to maintain advising proficiency as well as enhance service to students is encouraged and supported throughout the year when departmental budgets allow. i. The primary responsibility of Senior Academic Advisors is to engage in activities directly related to enhancing student success through academic advising. ii. Senior Academic Advisors provide professional academic advising for all students, which consists of the education and communication of college policies and procedures, program requirements, and program planning as the Senior Academic Advisor assists students in: a. Understanding the unique demands of the college learning environment and the associated changes in daily living that may need to occur. b. Setting academic and career goals. c. Assuming responsibility for meeting academic requirements. d. Understanding initial placement. e. Understanding exempt or non-exempt status. f. Identifying where to locate program requirements. g. Articulating the purpose of the AA transfer degree and the AS/certificate programs. h. Articulating the difference between limited access and open access programs at SJR State and elsewhere. i. Articulating the difference between course prerequisites and transfer specific courses. j. Researching Baccalaureate degree requirements k. Program planning for limited access programs including alternate plans. l. Creating preliminary academic plans utilizing Degree Works, Florida Shines and college and university websites. m. Reading the class schedule, selecting, and registering for appropriate classes. n. Identifying where to find admissions and registration policies and procedures. o. Accessing academic support services such as: Academic Support Centers, Academic Success Workshops, Virtual Skills Lab, and online tutoring resources. p. Accessing financial aid and scholarship assistance. q. Accessing disabled student services and self-identifying if applicable. r. Accessing career assessment testing and goals planning resources. s. Recognizing common academic terms. t. Navigating the portal. u. Applying for graduation. Additional Senior Academic Advisor responsibilities include: i. Providing leadership in the advising office and serving as a resource for complicated or unusual student situations. ii. Coordinating in conjunction with the Director of Advising the advising staff schedules to ensure appropriate advisor coverage, advisor walk-in and appointment availability, which is reflective of student’s needs. iii. Leading a small team of staff members as we review and enhance advising services such as enhancing services for students with disabilities, integrating career advising and exploration in to the advising curriculum, and working with our special student populations. iv. Forecasting and providing proactive solutions to potential issues or concerns. v. Keeping appropriate records of individual student meetings, emails or conversations. vi. Providing 20+ credit hour academic planning and capturing student transfer intent. vii. Facilitating changes of program of study. viii. Adding and/or removing of advisor holds. ix. Providing liaison services with academic or college departments. x. Verifying and certifying programs of study for Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs. xi. Facilitating appeals when appropriate. xii. Leading individual or group advising sessions for incoming students. xiii. Proactive outreach and follow up with identified student populations. xiv. Reviewing and taking action on transient forms. xv. Identifying and providing academic accommodations for students with disabilities. xvi. Coordinating referrals to appropriate on campus or social service agencies based on students’ educational, vocational and personal needs. xvii. Proactive outreach, intervention and monitoring of student cohorts. xviii. Coordinating student success resources for students referred by Faculty and following up with students and Faculty. xix. Assisting in planning and coordinating graduation. xx. Participating in professional development workshops and presentations, staff meetings and other college functions as appropriate. xxi. Closely coordinating advising goals and outcomes with Academic Affairs, Florida School of the Arts and Workforce Development. xxii. Traveling between campuses as necessary. xxiii. Representing the College and the advising office at appropriate community or high school events. xxiv. Assisting in the administration of initial placement and disability testing. xxv. Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs or the Director of Academic Advising. xxvi. Handling prospective student inquiries and responding to in-depth inquiries about the College’s program of study and promptly communicating responses that are understandable by students, parents, and tri-county school districts’ personnel.