Student Affairs Advisor

The Student Affairs Advisor will provide customer service to all students on the campus. S/he will be reporting to the Manager of Student Affairs and Practicum and will help to organize the campus events and academic processes. The Specialist must maintain and exemplify the highest level of professionalism.

You will also be the liaison between the campus and the Practicum Employer Network to conduct visits if necessary to meet with supervisors and students to ensure that all externship protocols are met. The Advisor will educate our student body in regards to how the academic practicum functions, arrange and manage the highest quality practicum opportunities, increase the understanding of, and excitement about the programs with practicum.

Student Affairs Responsibilities:

• Supports the monitoring of student attendance based on faculty attendance records.
• Assists the student with the SAP Appeal process.
• Present new student orientation.
• Distribute textbooks at the beginning of each quarter.
• Responsible for creating campus events and calendars
• Guide continuing students on maintaining F-1 status, work authorization and other related topics.
• Make outbound calls to remind students of upcoming deadlines and school policies.
• Provide students with appropriate documentation such as employment authorizations, letters, etc.
• Provide technical assistance to students regarding online operating systems, ex: open email accounts, provide trouble-shooting.
• Provide guidance to students regarding non-academic issues.
• Organize and assist with student events, including enrollment/registration, International Student Festival and off-campus field trips.
• Consistently abide by FERPA regulation in regards to student information.
• Provide campus open/closing duties if applicable.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Practicum Responsibilities:

• Manage all practicum initiatives and resolve student practicum issues in a timely manner.
• Conduct practicum site assignment orientation workshops.
• Monitors student evaluation outcomes according to accreditation and company predetermined guidelines.
• Locate, acquire and maintain the Practicum Employer Network to sustain and create employer partnership.
• Maintain consistent documentation on all practicum related activities.
• Perform all duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The position requires a BA degree.
• Minimum of two years full-time work-related experience. Proficiency in computer applications including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and the general public.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. Ability to abide by FERPA regulations in regards to student information.

Benefits Offered:

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Profit Sharing
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Earned Sick Time)
• Employee Discount Program