Academic Advisor

JOB TITLE
Academic Advisor

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Academic Advising

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Assistant Director of Advising, this position provides individualized academic advising support to a caseload of undergraduate students. This position is an integral member of the academic advising office, helping students identify resources to support them in their academic, career, and personal goals as they interactively engage in the local and global environment. We are a collaborative team with an ongoing focus of deepening our understanding of the intersectional identities of all members of our WPI community. We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff, which is inclusive and culturally informed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an academic advising resource for a caseload of students across majors and class years by conducting individual advising appointments throughout the academic year to assist students with short- and long-term academic planning, major selection, and course selection
• Assist students in navigating campus systems, as well as accessing and utilizing appropriate resources to support their academic and personal success
• Serve as an academic coach for academically at-risk students by providing weekly one-on-one meetings for students who have struggled academically
• Help students identify and address personal and academic challenges
• Identify concrete strategies and resources to improve academic performance
• Provide course registration support to students by conducting individual student appointments to help students outline an appropriate course schedule
• Provide drop-in availability during all add/drop and course registration periods to assist students in planning and finalizing an appropriate path of study each term
• Host informational sessions and/or presentations for specific groups of students regarding course selection and registration advice
• Submit CARE reports for students whose concerns go beyond the scope of academic advising, or who are academically at-risk and unresponsive to outreach
• Develop initiatives focused on retention and graduation of students who have experienced academic difficulty
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in academic advising and/or student development at the college level preferred
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and/or commitment to do so as an employee at WPI
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and parents; must be able to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality
• Must be comfortable in a technology-based educational environment
• Ability to work in a team-centered and collaborative environment

Salary Grade 5: $49,500 - $54,000 per year (depending on experience)

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Compensation at WPI

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.

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