Job Description:

Price Academic Advising Services works as a team creating supportive relationships that equip students with the information and resources necessary for their academic and personal success.  Academic Advisors at Price College serve students by teaching them to successfully navigate through university requirements and college policies/procedures. In addition, advisors offer information about exciting OU and Price College opportunities and resources, academic resources, tutoring, and tools for success.

Essential Duties:

• Performs all duties of an Academic Advisor as appropriate.


• May provide leadership and oversight to include supervision of the advising center, student support initiatives, and program administration.


• Monitors the academic health and degree progression of assigned students, to include grade monitoring, active outreach, enrollment tracking, and Academic Life Coaching for students who would benefit from additional support.


• Develops a rapport of trust with assigned students.


• Responds to communications via phone, and email in a timely manner.


• Participates in institutional retention and completion initiatives.


• Engages in leadership or scholarly activity to further professional advising identity.


• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by fulfilling training and reporting obligations related to campus safety protocols.


• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.


• Leads advising in support of first year student in the Price College of Business


• Leads the department in retention efforts including working with students who are at risk, on academic probation or other special population.


• Serves as policy expert


• Mentors and coach's new advisors


• Leads initiatives for projects/programming, delivery of advising services, or student support services


• Develops innovative strategies for improved student services, advisor professional development, or leadership in the community


• Identifies gaps in the advising system and initiates innovative approaches to address the challenges.

Required Education: Bachelors degree, AND: 

• Minimum 72 months of experience in academic advising/higher education.
  

Equivalency/Substitution: Will also accept a Masters degree and 48 months of experience in academic advising/higher education or a Doctorate and 24 months of experience in academic advising/higher education.

Skills:

• Ability to lead well and build rapport with all stakeholders including students, staff, faculty, and administrative leadership


• Effective verbal and written communication


• Detail-oriented for accuracy of data and information


• Highly organized and capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines


• Demonstrated expertise to learn, interpret, and articulate complex policies and procedures


• Self-directed and able to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Adaptive to emerging technologies that support position functions

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for long periods of time.


• Communicate effectively.


• Ability to engage in repetitive motion.


• Standard office environment.


• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.


• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.


• Requires contact with other departments and university officials. 

Departmental Preferences:

• Masters degree in academic advising, higher education administration, student development, or counseling preferred.


• Previous academic advising or student support experience preferred.

Supervision:

• (5) Advisors

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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