- Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Minimum one-year experience in academic counseling or advising.
- Strong computer and database skills.
- Demonstrated skill in working with students to achieve educational goals, retention, and student success.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to work collaboratively with academic colleagues in development of academic advising protocol and programs to retain students and move them through their academic major.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines, work independently, and take initiative when appropriate.
- Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours for special events.
- Ability to travel for the purpose of programming, recruiting and advising students.
- Strong technical and database skills with a willingness to engage in training and implementation of new advising technology.
