Drexel University
Academic Advisor for Honors Program
Edtech.com's Summary
- Advise Honors students to fulfill Honors and Honors with Distinction requirements and assist with course scheduling.
- On-board new Honors students and manage quarterly communication regarding graduation clearance and probation status.
- Oversee probation processes and develop academic improvement plans for students on probation.
- Assist with data tracking and reporting using OAS reports and update student attributes in Degree Works.
- Participate in recruitment events and review incoming Honors applications.
- Assist with special event programming such as Welcome Week and Honors Medallion Ceremony.
- Collaborate with departments and units to support student success.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and academic advising technologies required.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus at least 1 year of related experience.
- Compensation ranges from $45,330 to $68,000 annually, dependent on qualifications and department budget.
Academic Advisor for Honors Program Full Description
Job Summary
The Honors Program Advisor is an energetic and collaborative member of the Pennoni Honors College. Serving approximately 1600 Honors Program students, the Honors Advisor is integral in supporting students in understanding Honors graduation requirements, probation processes, and helping students create their Honors plan of study. Â
Essential Functions
- Advises Honors Program students to help ensure achievement of Honors and Honors with Distinction requirements:
- Liaising with academic advisors in home departments to ensure students can pursue relevant course sequences in line with requirements of their plan of study.
- Assisting students with scheduling so that they can properly fit relevant course sequences into their term-by-term schedule of classes.
- On-boards new Honors Program students admitted via the Current Student Application through communication plan and optional one-on-one and group advising.
- Communicates graduation clearance and probation status to Honors Program students quarterly.
- Oversees probation process for Honors Program students and works with students on probation to develop academic improvement plans.
- Assists with tracking Honors Program students' progress in moving through Program requirements.
- Assists with pulling OAS reports including but not limited to:
- class lists, class rosters, CPOS, probation, degree clearing, and bulk registration.
- Assists in student registration requests for course terms.
- Update attributes for students in Degree Works in collaboration with AIS.
- Runs sophomore and junior review processes and informational sessions.
- Maintains advising records in university systems to catalog and ascertain status of students.
- Works with Honors Program staff to establish clear, consistent advising policies and procedures to ensure unified approach to student advising practices.
- Monitors and communicates Title IV compliance for Honors Program students.
- Be proficient and comfortable with technologies related to the academic advisor role.
- Supports students through developmental advising which includes:
- Critical/ethical reasoning, goal setting, identifying /working through obstacles, and making referrals where appropriate
- Appropriately manage sensitive and private information - (Essential)
- Recruitment and retention initiatives:
- Participates in student recruitment events for the Honors College.
- Assists with reviewing incoming applications in ED, EA, and RD rounds for the Honors Program.Â
- Administrative and Academic Support:
- Assists with review and approval of Honors Options.
- Assists with special events programming including, but not limited to, Welcome Week and Honors Medallion Ceremony, and Senior Sendoff.
- Develops collaborative relationship with departments and units that offer services to support student success, including advisors, counselors, and other staff members.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or experience in Academic Advising with Honors education or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience.Â
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.Â
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.Â
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, time management, record management, and general administration
- Knowledge of academic advising tools and resources
- Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
Location
- University City - Philadelphia, PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade I.  Compensation for this grade ranges from $45,330.00 - $68,000.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidateâs qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexelâs compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexelâs Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
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