Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Job Description

Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Under the supervision of the Department Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and/or designated associate department chairs, the Academic Advisor position will provide academic advising for ECE undergraduate students majoring in electrical engineering and computer engineering and assist with related academic administrative matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Advise prospective and current undergraduate students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering about academic program requirements and provide guidance on choosing and completing a program or concentration. 


* Assist students through registration periods, utilizing study plans for their specific program and guiding them as they progress through each academic year.


* 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.


* Manage responses to inquiries from prospective students about electrical and computer engineering undergraduate programs and Stevens, in general.


* Serve as primary point of contact to the department chair, associate department chairs, faculty advisors, department staff and current undergraduate students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering regarding school policies and procedures from admission to graduation.


* Coordinate communications to students regarding departmental and college regulations as it relates to program requirements and the graduation process and coordinate mandatory advisement sessions


* Advise current students on on-campus course, web, international and non-course opportunities to enhance professional skills, competencies and career readiness.


* Collaborate with Schaefer School of Engineering and Science Director of Undergraduate Studies and Academic Advisors as well as the Registrar Office, Office of Undergraduate Academics, and other departments at Stevens on processes and procedures that impact their roles.


* Work closely with the Department Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering and assist the Department Chair on other tasks that enhance student learning experience and career success.

Qualifications


* Required Education:  Bachelor’s degree


* Preferred Education:  Master’s degree


* Required Experience:  Minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education, preferably in academic advising


* Preferred Experience:  Familiarity with electrical and computer engineering programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


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