Academic Advisor I: Klein

About the role

Temple University's Klein College is searching for an Academic Advisor I. Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off - 11 Paid Holidays(including the day after Thanksgiving& winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more! Creates a communication plan for interacting with students in the assigned caseload. Contact with students may be on an individual or group basis. Collaborates with team members to meet regularly with students to discuss academic and professional goals. Prepares and presents new student orientation sessions and assists with course selection and registration activities. Works with faculty, staff, and students to disseminate information on curriculum requirements, academic policies, and related issues. May manage special projects related to advising and serve as a leader of that project to peers and/or peer advisors. Participates in the new student Klein Rising program by teaching a new student seminar class. Performs other duties as assigned. Klein College of Media and Communication’s mission is to prepare the media creators of tomorrow for professional careers and scholarly pursuits through a dynamic combination of academic rigor and practical training within a large urban media market. The Klein College Advising office uses a caseload advising system in accordance with NACADA standards. Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in an academic setting in higher education. Experience working with student information systems. Required Skills & Abilities:
• Demonstrated customer service skills along with the ability to effectively work with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Demonstrated experience in program development and implementation.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends occasionally.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred:
• Master’s degree.
• Experience in an academic setting in higher education or a related field. Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety.