Senior Academic Advisor, Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Department Chair of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering and/or designated associate department chairs, the Senior Academic Advisor position will provide academic advising for undergraduate and master’s students majoring in civil engineering, environmental engineering, ocean engineering and undecided-engineering programs, provide support for various educational processes and assist with related academic administrative matters.

Essential Duties include, but are not limited to:


* Advise prospective and current undergraduate and master’s students in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering and Undecided-Engineering about academic program requirements and provide guidance on choosing and completing a program or concentration.
+ Advise current students with on-campus course, web, international and non-course opportunities to enhance professional skills, competencies and career readiness.


* Participate in and lead recruitment events, information sessions, and orientations for prospective and new students.


* Enter, evaluate, and audit student data in Workday Student to ensure students are progressing through their academic programs in a timely manner and to certify completion of course and non-course requirements for graduation.


* Host office hours to assist students with academic and student-related inquires.



* Assist the Department Chair and Associate Department Chairs of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering with tasks, such as:
+ Course scheduling, processing transfer credit requests, and gathering/archiving course and program assessment data.
+ Primary point of contact regarding school policies and procedures from admission to graduation.
+ Prepare advising communications to students regarding departmental and college regulations, as it relates to program requirements and the graduation process, and departmental and campus-wide events.
+ Interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with university academic and administrative policies and procedures


* Serve as departmental liaison for University-level offices, such as International Students and Scholar Services, Undergraduate Academics, Graduate Education, and the Registrar's Office

Qualifications


* Required Education: Bachelor’s degree


* Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Master’s degree


* Required Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in academic advising


* Preferred Experience: Familiarity with civil, environmental and ocean engineering programs; familiarity with Stevens academic programs

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


* Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to develop rapport with and positively influence a diverse audience. 


* Ability to partner with leadership to develop strategies to achieve organizationa...