Senior Academic Advisor | College of Engineering

The Senior Academic Advisor will play a key role in supporting the academic advising and internship functions and ensuring the smooth operation of these two student services within the department. Job Responsibilities - Advisory Sessions: Arrange, schedule, and conduct advising sessions for students, providing guidance on degree programs, minors, course selection, and registration. - Knowledge Management: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the department, academic programs, student support services, and departmental processes related to academic advising. - Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about curricular changes, policies, regulations, and procedures relevant to advising and registration. - Coordination: Collaborate with the academic advisor, Head of Department (HoD), faculty, and other stakeholders to address advising and registration related issues. - Degree Audits: Conduct degree audits for graduating students and those approaching graduation. - Record Keeping: Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of advising and registration activities. - Data Analytics: Utilize data analytics to assist in scheduling for upcoming semesters and years. - Backup Support: Provide backup support for the primary advisor, handling walk-ins, incoming calls, and emails. - Digital Transformation: Contribute to the digitization of academic advising services. - Student Monitoring: Monitor student progress and ensure compliance with program requirements for graduation. - At-Risk Student Support: Identify and monitor at-risk students, providing appropriate support and resources. - Collaborate: with academic departments and industry partners to identify and develop internship opportunities. - Design and implement: strategies to expand and enhance the internship program, staying current with industry trends and employer needs. - Tailor internship offerings to align with the evolving demands of the job market. - Advise and guide students in identifying and pursuing internship opportunities that align with their career aspirations. - Conduct workshops and informational sessions to educate students on the benefits of internships and provide guidance on the application process. - Foster relationships with students to ensure ongoing support throughout the internship experience. - Cultivate and maintain relationships with a diverse range of employers to create a robust network of internship opportunities. - Collaborate: with employers to understand their needs and expectations for internship placements. - Work closely with the AUS Career Services team to coordinate career fairs, networking events, and employer engagement activities. - Manage the internship placement process, including matching students with suitable opportunities. - Oversee the development and updating of internship agreements, learning objectives, and evaluation mechanisms. - Monitor and assess the success of the internship program through feedback and performance evaluations. - Maintain accurate records of internship placements, student participation, and employer partnerships. - Generate reports on internship program outcomes and share insights for continuous improvement. - Utilize data to track and analyze internship trends, contributing to strategic decision-making Qualifications And Skills Required - Bachelor's degree in a related field. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in student advisory roles within an American style educational environment. - Demonstrated experience in a role where they come into contact, and have dealt with students issues in a higher education environment. - Familiarity with the higher education system in an American university context. - Understanding of student advisory and registration processes, including their regulatory compliance. - Knowledge of internship solicitation and management within a higher education environment. - Proficiency in data archiving and analytics, with experience using data analytics and similar tools. - Ability to conduct workshops related to internships and student advising. - Strong report-writing skills. - Experience with digitization initiatives. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), along with experience using online scheduling tools for multiple team members. Preferred Qualifications And Skills - Master's degree. - Experience with Computer Science and Engineering students. - Internship coordination experience. How To Apply - Interested applicants should fill out the form. - AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. - AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.