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Academic Counselor

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University of New Hampshire

Location: Durham, New Hampshire
Category: Admin-Counseling
Date Posted: October 14, 2024

Job Description

Operating Title

Academic Counselor

Long Classification Title

Academic Advisor

Campus Location

Durham

Department

UNH COLSA Dean's Office - Life Science & Agriculture

Summary of Position

Under the administrative supervision of designated supervisor, advise students in course and major selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans. Assist students in setting academic goals, course planning and career development. May work with individual students or groups. Assist with recruiting initiatives and represent the COLSA Deans Office in several academic/student related activities.

Acceptable minimum level of education

Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience

2 years

Posting Number

PS4879FY25

Other minimum qualifications

Experience in academic counseling or related experience; strong interpersonal skills and communication techniques; Ability to work in a collaborative team environment; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects; Experience in a university advising office.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Detail-oriented; Creativity, flexibility, and adaptability to change; Student service orientation and a continuous improvement philosophy; Proven ability to work in a way that honors diverse cultures, ideas, perspectives, and people.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63266

Percent Time Information (FTE)

1.00

Grade

15

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshires lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Date

10/14/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

No

Job Category

Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type

Regular

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.

None applicable

Duty/Responsibility

Advising

Support students as they explore educational and career options
Explain academic policies, procedures, and curriculum to students to meet their educational goals
Guide student course selection and scheduling
Assess student needs and make referrals to university supports and resources
Maintain appropriate student records and document student interactions
Ensure confidentiality of student records
Identify and monitor student academic progress
Contact and advise students with early alerts indicating academic challenges
Help students identify and resolve obstacles to academic success
Participate in workshops that bring university supports and resources to our most challenged students
Support faculty mentors/advisors in understanding academic policies and curriculum requirements to ensure students meet their educational goals

Duty/Responsibility

College/Admissions Events