Academic Advisor

Responsibilities for Academic Advisor

• Keeping accurate records of student coursework.
• Planning and scheduling a calendar to meet regularly with advisees.
• Study necessary paths to degree attainment, depending on the discipline and educational level.
• Providing assistance to students during their application and course registration.
• Serving as a counselor for students working with difficult courses or life challenges that may interrupt degree completion.
• Facilitate written documentation upon request.
• Transfer necessary documents to different departments, inter-schools, or districts upon request.
• Effectively communicate institutional standards for commencement or graduation.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Success Center.

Qualifications for Academic Advisor

• Master’s degree in education and/or in the counseling field - Desired.
• Must be highly organized and capable of handling multiple caseloads.
• Knowledge of database software, ideally functional knowledge in Microsoft Office tools and other applications.
• Strong English communication skills, Arabic Language would be an advantage.
• The ability to work with a diverse group of students of different ages and ethnicity.
• Proven ability to work independently.