Academic Advisor

• Maintains individualized academic plans with students and advises on degree requirements, registration, curriculum changes, transfer credits, prerequisites, and personal or academic matters affecting academic progress and success
• Serves as the institution's primary resource for academic accommodations: reviews and evaluates accommodation requests and supporting documentation to determine reasonable academic accommodations
• maintains accurate and comprehensive accommodation records
• and clearly communicates accommodation policies and procedures to students, faculty, and staff
• Collaborates closely with students on academic warning to evaluate their academic standing
• advises and guides on options for graduation, leaves of absence, reinstatement, readmission, and navigating course selection
• Engages and builds relationships with students to maximize their experience at SCI-Arc
• monitors and tracks student performance, identifying areas where students may require additional academic or personal support, and implementing intervention strategies as needed
• Partners continuously with the Vice Director/Chief Academic Officer and Program Chairs to advocate for student needs, share progress updates, and design collaborative interventions
• Evaluates confidential academic records, exception requests, and requirement modifications with a student-centered approach
• collaborates with academic coordinators to maximize the transferability and application of prior coursework toward subject credit
• Facilitates and maintains relationships with exchange schools, and coordinates enrollment of students for transfer/exchange programs
• Acts as Architecture Licensing Advisor (NCARB) and attends annual Licensing Advisors workshops and/or Summit meetings
• Maintains relationships with key departments (Director's Office, Admissions, Registrar, International Advising, Career Services, Finance, Financial Aid) to nurture an overall positive experience for students
• Facilitates meaningful connection points for the SCI-Arc community by engaging and presenting at institutional events, including student orientation, transfer welcomes, admissions days, and faculty retreats
• Serves on committees representing Advising
• participate in short-term and long-term planning
• Monitors and documents students' academic progress in electronic records, utilizing Jenzabar database
• Maintains membership in NACADA (National Academic Advising Association) or NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) and attends regional and national conferences

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master's degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in counseling, advising, or admissions at the college level
• Experience with disability/accommodations services preferred
• Knowledge of academic advising best practices, student development theory, and retention strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information in compliance with FERPA and other applicable laws and institutional policies
• Ability to navigate sensitive interpersonal situations with a balance of empathy and clear boundaries
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict management skills
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills
• ability to communicate information, policies, and procedures clearly to a range of audiences
• Ability to support students in developing academic and life goals that promote retention and success
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to utilize assessment data to evaluate and continuously improve student success initiatives.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with strong teamwork skills and the ability to build effective working relationships through committee work, advising, and community engagement
• Comfort learning and using new technology in the advising process
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/ Forms, and database/student information systems such as Jenzabar or similar platforms

Experience with disability/accommodations services preferred

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• generous paid time off