Job Title: Academic Advisor
Department: Academic Affairs
Reports to: Director of Advising|
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Schedule: Eligible for Hybrid Schedule after completing training period

Summary:
The Academic Advisor will share the responsibility for the design, development, and delivery of academic counseling services and related programs for SCI-Arc’s 500 students. The Academic Advisor is responsible for the integrity of the institution’s degree per WASC and NAAB requirements, advises students upon entry to the institution, works with the current student and faculty population regarding academic policy and student academic standing, and supports the student body in learning and progress towards successful graduation. This position works closely with the Academic Program Chairs, Student Services, DEI, Academic program Coordinators, Registrar, Admissions office, and Finance office. This is a high-profile position; developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain individualized academic plan with students and counsel students regarding degree requirements, registration, curriculum changes, transfer credits, prerequisites, and personal or academic matters affecting academic progress and student success.
• Engage and coordinate programming for students in academic difficulty; work with students on academic warning; recommend approval or non-approval on matters affecting student status, graduation, withdrawal, reinstatement, readmission, awards, and course selection
• Communicate regularly with the Vice Director/Chief Academic Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Program Chairs on student matters including academic success, academic conduct, student conduct, registration management and enrollment management
• Develop relationships, work closely and have a physical presence within first year undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students and faculty teaching foundation courses
• Provide information and accessibility services for students with reasonable academic accommodations adhering to ADA and 504 regulations
• Assist the annual SCI-Arc scholarships application process
• Develop and maintain relationships with other school counselors in order to promote admission to the institution, in conjunction with Program Chairs, coordinates Articulation Agreements with community colleges
• Facilitate and maintain relationship with exchange schools, and coordinate enrollment of students for exchange program
• Act as Architecture Licensing Advisor (NCARB) and attend annual Licensing Advisors Summit meetings
• Assist and Coordinate NCARB representative visit/zoom and facilitate info presentation for qualifying students with NCARB representatives
• Maintain relationships with key departments (Director’s Office, Recruitment/Admissions, Finance, Financial Aid) to nurture an overall positive experience for students and future alumni
• Attend and participate in student development events such as open house, orientation, summer programs, student reviews, student/alumni receptions and graduation ceremonies
• Collaborate in the development and preparation of appropriate college guidance, presentations, and Maintain membership in NACADA (National Association of Academic Advisors) and NASPA (National Association of Stent Personnel Administrators) and attend regional and national conferences

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience working with counseling programs and admissions at the college level
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of students, parents, faculty and staff
  Student personnel services required
• Knowledge and understanding of the college application process and timelines associated with selective college admissions
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to disseminate information, policies, and procedures clearly and effectively
• Ability to assist students in developing effective academic plans and career and life goals in order to promote student retention and academic success
• Ability to utilize technology in the academic advising process
• Strong results-oriented organizational skills and a passion for detail
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, word, excel, teams, zoom, and other database management systems such as Jenzabar

COVID-19 Campus Exposure Prevention Policy:
SCI-Arc is committed to providing a comprehensive education to new and returning students in a safe environment. The SCI-Arc campus is only accessible to students, staff and faculty who are fully vaccinated and have received the vaccine booster, if eligible, or are eligible for an approved accommodation. Fully vaccinated is defined as two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose vaccine or two weeks after one dose in a single dose vaccine. Booster eligibility may be confirmed at the CDC’s website. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html)

We offer a great benefits package with medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off.

SCI-Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity