Academic Advisor, Undergraduate at Seattle University in First Hill

Job description

Months Per Year: 12 Work Model: Hybrid Work Eligible Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University. Seattle University's Core Competencies Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives. Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally. Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions. Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact. Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness. Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values. Job Description Summary Undergraduate Academic Advisors guide students through educational planning and registration processes; assist students in resolving challenges to educational progress; and connect students to information, opportunities, and resources at the University. Academic Advisors advise a caseload of students assigned by academic program, interacting with students individually in scheduled and drop-in appointments, in small groups, online, and through occasional events and programs. Undergraduate Academic Advisors collaborate with campus partners, faculty, and academic departments to ensure timely and accurate information in support of student success. This position works as part of an advising center team co-located in a specific school or college and reporting to the University Advising office. Academic Advisors educate the whole student through holistic and proactive advising services. Position Description: Academic Advising 70% of role Engages students through intentional processes of educational and career planning, based on thoughtful discernment of goals and carried out through regular review and revision. The processes may include exploring/declaring/changing/adding majors, minors, and/or career paths and developing course and degree plans that incorporate co-curricular activities. Helps students understand degree requirements, assists them with appropriate course selection and planning during quarterly registration periods; guides students to reflect on their progress and reviews final degree requirements. Attends to the various planning needs of individual students including but not limited to international students, student athletes, military-connected students, First Generation students, and prospective students who are considering enrollment at Seattle University. Assists students in their academic and personal adjustment to Seattle University and with issues that could affect their educational progress. This assistance may include outreach to students who are struggling academically, responding to early warning processes and referrals to students in need of support, and arranging academic and personal interventions as appropriate. Guides students through problem-solving on a wide variety of concerns, ranging from registration to personal and life issues, and refers them to resources fo