Job

Academic Advisor

Location San Francisco, CA 94105
Date Posted September 25, 2020
Job ID 6866
Employment Type Contract

Scion Staffing (www.scionstaffing.com) has been retained to lead the search for an Academic Advisor for our client, a well-known educational institution located in San Francisco, CA.

The Advisor will be responsible for facilitating student retention and graduation by examining and managing the academic records of undergraduate students and providing them with guidance toward successful completion of academic goals. Other primary responsibilities will include evaluating credit transfer applicability, coordination and administration of academic petitions, and approving of registrations. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Caseload and file management, student outreach and support
  • Conduct advising and registration appointments on the phone
  • Advise students with regard to program and course selection
  • Execute retention activities as directed by the Associate Director
  • Perform data entry and generate correspondence and documentation for student records
  • Compare transcripts of courses with degree requirements, prepare evaluation forms, and list courses for graduation
  • Compute grade point averages and analyze course prerequisites, degree equivalents, and accreditation of schools to establish students' qualifications for transfer or graduation
  • Interpret and apply University policies for admitted students
  • Provide information to students regarding evaluations, transfer credit procedures, registration policies and general academic policies
  • Collect, organize, and analyze information about individuals through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources, to appraise needs for educational planning
  • Consult with Associate Director regarding continuing student progress, probation, at-risk enrollment behaviors and required strategies for continuous improvement in enrollment and academic process
  • Research and resolve issues, referring students to appropriate department or individual as needed
  • Assist with recruitment and outreach activities
  • Participate in University orientation and Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 1-2 years of professional experience in admissions, academic advising or transfer articulation is preferred.

COMPENSATION

The hourly pay rate for this long-term contract opportunity ranges from $25.00+ hour, depending on experience.

HOW TO APPLY
For immediate consideration, please visit https://www.scionstaffing.com/job/6866 to apply. We look forward to considering your background!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm. Our firm has had the pleasure of successfully assisting hundreds of local employers. No matter the requisition or size, our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in California. Additional information about our firm and success can also be found online at [www.scionstaffing.com] or in the 2010-2019 Business Times list of top staffing firms.

Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

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