Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University · 3 days ago
Academic Advisor, Engineering
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expInstitute for Women's Leadership Marquette University is committed to student success and service. The Academic Advisor, Engineering is responsible for providing academic advising to undergraduate students, supporting their retention and success, and connecting them with campus resources.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide academic advising to assigned advisees (pre-professional and undergraduate) as well as other students who seek the services of the Advising Center. Maintain appropriate advising notes in the appropriate portal. Academic advising duties include:
Discussing transition issues including differences between high school and college as well as teaching various time management, test taking and other study strategies. Make appropriate referrals to centers on campus to improve study habits. Communicate the value of a Marquette University Jesuit education and review college course expectations
Assist students in exploring careers and majors by providing curriculum information and graduation requirements
Provide comprehensive advising by connecting students with various campus resources and assisting students with academic and personal concerns
Assist students through course selection and registration questions and train them to use the appropriate systems necessary to register. Review all student schedules and contact students regarding any potential scheduling concerns
Contacting students with academic deadlines and dates
Work with various populations including RWAR, probation, advanced standing transfer students, and prospective students by providing specialized review, feedback and support
Coordinate student success programs and activities in the College. Some examples include the Engineering Tutoring Program and the Engineering Living Learning Community (LLC)
Represent the University at Marquette events, including SPARK (new student orientation). Lead SPARK presentations, meetings and advising sessions with students and parents
Responsible for the supervision of student employees which includes but is not limited to hiring, training, disciplinary actions, ending the student’s assignment, etc
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree
Minimum of three years of academic advising or related experience
Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
Ability to discern student needs
Ability to work together as a team and interact effectively with students as well as faculty, administrators and staff
Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal with diverse constituencies
Keep abreast of changes in the Marquette Core Curriculum, college major and minor requirements
Demonstrated attention to detail, professional attitude, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Flexibility to work extended and evening/weekend hours is periodically required
Preferred
Background in Engineering
Experience in academic advising in a post-secondary institution
Familiarity with academic support programs
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) with up to 8% university match
Generous time off package
Tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement
Company
Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University
The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL), at Marquette University, was launched in 2019, through the generous support of the Thomas J.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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