---

POSTED:  10/13/09

Academic Advisor

START Center

Westminster College

Close Date: 01/10/2010

Position Description

This position is new to the START Center and Westminster College. The position's primary focus will be on transfer student programming and advising.

Duties

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement and coordinate a transfer student advising model that effectively addresses the needs of Westminster College's transfer student population;
• Provide early contacts, advising, registration and follow-up with prospective and new transfer students;
• Serve as primary liaison for transfer students with the admissions office, specifically transfer admissions counselors; Coordinate with the Registrar's office regarding transfer equivalencies, degree requirements and college academic policies; Coordinate transfer student orientations with faculty, deans and school offices;
• Attend and present information as requested at admissions events for transfer students;
• Visit SLCC and other institutions to provide preliminary transfer advising on-site in collaboration with the Admissions office; Assist with retention tracking and follow-up of new transfer students through at least their first year;
• Coordinate with the Career Resource Center in relation to programming for transfer students;
• Responsible for transfer student START Center web-site content;
• Provide support for International student advising, Winter @ Westminster advising, and USSA/winter athlete advising;
• Support other START Center and Student Development Division programs and activities as requested;
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and some graduate level coursework
• At least three years of related experience, which may include successful forms of counseling in or out of the field of education; Ability to perform and coordinate administrative functions with a history of progressively increased responsibility;
• Good organizational and writing skills;
• Ability to resolve logistical problems efficiently, effectively, creatively, and independently;
• Ability to operate computer software, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, and database management (Microsoft Office preferred);
• Possess professional standards of ethics and confidentiality;
• Must possess demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, parents and college-wide administrators;
• Person also must be able to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Presentation skills are required; Individual needs to be able to work as an integral member of a team as well as demonstrate leadership qualities;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends;
• Candidate must have a sense of humor.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Advising or other related field;

At least two years academic advising or related experience in the field of higher education

Application Process

Apply for this position using our online application system at https://jobs.westminstercollege.edu