Academic Advisor

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, the Academic Advisors will have primary responsibility to provide academic guidance to students regarding graduation requirements and to monitor student progress. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

Student Advising  

• Answer questions regarding program requirements, registration, and course planning.
• Assess and monitor student progress and proactively reach out to students who may be experiencing challenges or difficulties
• Create individual graduation plans
• Collaborate with the Office of Academic Excellence to provide support to students on academic probation
• Monitor late policy and weekly extension requests from students
• Conduct individual academic advising sessions via zoom or in person

 Provide support for on-campus Preparation and Capstone weeks  

• Assist with on-campus event logistics including daily briefings, overseeing specialize programming, and providing superior hospitality to large group of students
• Participate in orientation and commencement activities
• In partnership with student services, oversee final examination and submission of final exam processes
• In partnership with the Registrar's office, coordinate student registration process.

Qualifications: bachelor's degree in education or related field and 3-5 years of previous experience advising students (may consider combination of education and experience); strong interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of higher education policies and procedures; ability to work with confidential and sensitive matters; ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team; effective listening and counseling skills; excellent organizational, time-management skills; and ability to work a flexible work schedule that includes weekends and evenings, particularly during preparation, capstone, orientation, and commencement weeks.   

Mitchell Hamline School of Law is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, marital status, veteran/military status, disability or handicap, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected class status defined by law. Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

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https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/mitchellhamline/jobs/1631161-482677