POSTED: 10/09/2008
Academic Advisor
Student Success Center
American University of Kuwait
Close Date: Dec 1, 2008
Position Description
Under the general supervision
of the Director of Student Success, the purpose of this job is
to provide academic advisement and educational planning for current
students. The Advisor is responsible for assessing academic levels,
attending to student academic inquires, assisting in the resolution
of individual academic problems, and advising on academic program
changes. Advises and assists students in the development of academic
plans and class schedules, analyzes applications, transfer evaluations,
and transcripts for entry and exit from the university. Develops
and maintains appropriate files and records.
Performs related work as
directed.
Duties
Provides assistance with
educational planning and academic advisement. Answers student
inquiries and resolves problems related to curriculum and course
prerequisites, referring to catalogs, written course descriptions,
and other appropriate sources.
Receives and reviews transcripts
to ensure eligibility for admission to a programs including unofficial
evaluation of transfer credit and applicability of academic credit
to program requirements.
Initiates and maintains
student files as appropriate, updating and evaluating file as
new information is received.
Reviews student files to
ensure deadlines are met for completing various graduation requirements
such as coursework requirements, and other specific program requirements.
Prepares form letters,
individual letters, and information materials in support of group
And/or individual recruitment efforts, attends and participates
in individual and group orientation and other information dissemination
sessions.
Assists faculty advisors
and/or other counseling personnel by providing records, evaluations,
interpretations, and other requested data, recommendations, and
conclusions.
Coordinates and implements
academic liaison program with academic departments.
Conducts faculty academic
advisement training sessions; maintains advisor manual.
Assists with new student
orientation and other Student Affairs sponsored activities.
In conjunction with other
departments, organizes, conducts and evaluates the Placement,
Advisement, and Registration program.
Supervise junior level
Academic advisor.
Hire, train, and supervise
peer academic leaders (PALs) on academic advising and university
policies and procedures.
Serve as a liaison between
Academic Affairs and Student Success Center.
Performs supplemental administrative
activities such as scheduling meetings and interviews, securing
requested information, verifying and maintaining computerized
data files, and preparing summary reports.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required,
Master’s degree preferred. Demonstrated understanding of the role
of academic advisement and previous experience in Higher Education
Academic Advising.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Application Process
Send your resume to:
Joanne Hands at
jhands@auk.edu.kw
Institutional Information
The American University
of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity,
and co-educational liberal arts institution of higher education.
The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods
and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher
learning. Instruction is conducted in English.
POSTED: 10/09/2008
Career Counselor
Student Success Center
American University of Kuwait
Close Date: Dec 1, 2008
Position Description
Reporting to the Director
of Student Success, counselor responsibilities include the development,
implementation and evaluation of programs and services designed
to promote student career development and the accomplishment of
personal and academic goals.
Duties
• Provide career
counseling, educational planning, and academic advising to undergraduate
students
• Disseminate
information on Career Services programs, employment and internship
opportunities, and career development activities to students,
faculty, staff, and employers
• Conduct site
visits with employers to establish internship and employment opportunities
for undergraduate students
• Plan, direct,
and implement career fairs
• Provide career
resource workshops and perform resume critiques and mock interviews
as needed
• Develop/maintain
working knowledge of career related software and coordinate the
development and maintenance of a career database
• Serve as
liaison to academic departments in an effort to maintain current
and accurate academic information
• Work collaboratively
with faculty to develop activities that enhance students’ knowledge
of the “world of work”
• Provide short
term, solution-focused counseling services, crisis intervention,
and emergency support
• Initiate
and maintain individual student files as appropriate
• Assist in
the daily operations of the Student Success Center
• Assist in
the implementation of Placement, Advisement, and Registration
• Teach a career
exploration course, if required
• Serve as
a Division of Student Affairs team member
• Serve on
University committees and other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Master’s
degree in student personnel, counseling, social work, psychology
or related field.
• Knowledge
of student development theory and career development theory implementation
and evaluation.
• One to two
years of related experience. Related experience includes positions
in a college career center, college counseling center, or a closely
related function.
• Ability to
effectively counsel/advise college students in academic areas.
• Experience
working with college students in addressing career development
choices, personal problems, interpersonal relationships, family
and social issues.
Application Process
Send your Resume to:
Joanne Hands at:
jhands@auk.edu.kw
Institutional Information
The American University
of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity,
and co-educational liberal arts institution of higher education.
The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods
and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher
learning. Instruction is conducted in English.
Contact Information
Joanne Hands
jhands@auk.edu.kw
