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Academic Advisor, Behavior Analysis (Partial or Full Remote Eligible) - Simmons University

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ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston?s historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to prepare women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women?s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You?re joining our community at an especially exciting time as one of our strategic goals is to become the most inclusive campus in New England. You?ll find that people who work here are truly committed to our mission of preparing students to become champions of social justice and leaders in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. JOB SUMMARY Simmons University is looking for an Academic Advisor to join the College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences/School of Sciences and Health Professions (?CNBHS?) Graduate Advising team to support graduate advising in the Behavior Analysis Department within the College, including both online and on-campus programming. Reporting to the Department Chair of the Behavior Analysis Department, the Academic Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring student success in the program. The Academic Advisor is responsible for building supportive and personalized relationships with students, managing expectations of program requirements, and providing opportunities to help students stay connected to the Simmons community. The Academic Advisor oversees student enrollment and registration, maintains accurate student data, and counsels students on course registration, leaves of absence, academic ineligibility, plans of study, policy questions, academic progress and standing, as well as other needs. You can find more information about CNBHS here. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Advise students on University policies, handbooks, procedures, program requirements, practicum requirements, and all other academic matters. Maintain, update, and track student enrollment data and manage academic databases. Track and report student progress data across multiple data tracking systems shared by key stakeholders within the designated CNBHS graduate program teams (e.g., registration audits, leave of absence tracking, custom plans of study tracking, end of term audits, etc.). Participate in department meetings regarding complex student issues. Serve as the first point of contact for students? academic plan questions and various other administrative needs of the students. Participate in department and program related events (e.g. admission webinars, admitted student events, student orientation, student graduation orientation, etc.). Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to communicate, complete tasks, and provide input on systems in an efficient and effective manner to best support students in all stages of the program. Meet with at-risk students (e.g., conditional admits, students on academic warning or probation, etc.) to provide academic counseling and support. Provide students with preemptive guidance on acclimating to their new graduate program lifestyle and building supportive personal environments and best practices to facilitate their student success. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide support for the admissions process as needed. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university; Minimum two more years of academic advising or equivalent experience (i.e. roles requiring extensive student contact, or positions that entail a high level of people management); Proven ability in developing strong relationships through a variety of means (including remote engagement) and experience in professional coaching/advising others required; Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and presentation software, with a particular emphasis on spreadsheets and data entry/analysis; The ability to effectively work with multiple databases and student platforms; and Must have a strong commitment to education. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience advising and/or teaching, or general familiarity, with online programs a plus; Comfort with online webinar technology using audio, video and shared desktop applications (i.e. Adobe Connect, Zoom, Webex, GoToMeeting, Skype); Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with a team; and Ability to successfully resolve student issues from request through resolution. COMPETENCIES Communication - Able to respond and exchange ideas clearly and effectively through writing, speaking, and presentations; shares appropriate information to keep people informed; is seen as approachable. Teamwork - Values the opinions of others; assists others when needed; participates effectively as a member of a team; balances personal contributions and needs with those of other members of the team to achieve common objectives. Problem Solving - Analyzes problems to identify probable cause; thinks of new possibilities; identifies critical issues and develops options for addressing them; able to incorporate other viewpoints as part of the process of developing solutions. Demonstrated ability to work with students, staff and faculty across a broad range of social and personal identities and perspectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong time management, customer service, problem solving and interpersonal skills, will be adaptable to new and rapidly changing situations, will be creative and innovative and demonstrate the ability to work independently and with a team. Ability to successfully resolve student issues from request through resolution. WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS Full time position, 40 hours / week, with hybrid, or fully remote work arrangement eligibility Periodic travel to campus may be required if working under a hybrid arrangement 12-month year-round staff position Work will take place in an office environment Essential physical requirements include typing Physical effort/lifting not required Required Application Materials: Resume/CV Cover Letter Salary Grade S05 Salary Grade S05 Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual?s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices?at all levels, for all positions?ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.	1/31/2024

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Date Posted

ABOUT SIMMONS

Located in Boston?s historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to prepare women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women?s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

You?re joining our community at an especially exciting time as one of our strategic goals is to become the most inclusive campus in New England. You?ll find that people who work here are truly committed to our mission of preparing students to become champions of social justice and leaders in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.

JOB SUMMARY

Simmons University is looking for an Academic Advisor to join the College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences/School of Sciences and Health Professions (?CNBHS?) Graduate Advising team to support graduate advising in the Behavior Analysis Department within the College, including both online and on-campus programming. Reporting to the Department Chair of the Behavior Analysis Department, the Academic Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring student success in the program. The Academic Advisor is responsible for building supportive and personalized relationships with students, managing expectations of program requirements, and providing opportunities to help students stay connected to the Simmons community.

The Academic Advisor oversees student enrollment and registration, maintains accurate student data, and counsels students on course registration, leaves of absence, academic ineligibility, plans of study, policy questions, academic progress and standing, as well as other needs.

You can find more information about CNBHS here.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Advise students on University policies, handbooks, procedures, program requirements, practicum requirements, and all other academic matters.

Maintain, update, and track student enrollment data and manage academic databases.

Track and report student progress data across multiple data tracking systems shared by key stakeholders within the designated CNBHS graduate program teams (e.g., registration audits, leave of absence tracking, custom plans of study tracking, end of term audits, etc.).

Participate in department meetings regarding complex student issues.

Serve as the first point of contact for students? academic plan questions and various other administrative needs of the students.

Participate in department and program related events (e.g. admission webinars, admitted student events, student orientation, student graduation orientation, etc.).

Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to communicate, complete tasks, and provide input on systems in an efficient and effective manner to best support students in all stages of the program.

Meet with at-risk students (e.g., conditional admits, students on academic warning or probation, etc.) to provide academic counseling and support.

Provide students with preemptive guidance on acclimating to their new graduate program lifestyle and building supportive personal environments and best practices to facilitate their student success.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide support for the admissions process as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university;

Minimum two more years of academic advising or equivalent experience (i.e. roles requiring extensive student contact, or positions that entail a high level of people management);

Proven ability in developing strong relationships through a variety of means (including remote engagement) and experience in professional coaching/advising others required;

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and presentation software, with a particular emphasis on spreadsheets and data entry/analysis;

The ability to effectively work with multiple databases and student platforms; and

Must have a strong commitment to education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience advising and/or teaching, or general familiarity, with online programs a plus;

Comfort with online webinar technology using audio, video and shared desktop applications (i.e. Adobe Connect, Zoom, Webex, GoToMeeting, Skype);

Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with a team; and

Ability to successfully resolve student issues from request through resolution.

COMPETENCIES

Communication - Able to respond and exchange ideas clearly and effectively through writing, speaking, and presentations; shares appropriate information to keep people informed; is seen as approachable.

Teamwork - Values the opinions of others; assists others when needed; participates effectively as a member of a team; balances personal contributions and needs with those of other members of the team to achieve common objectives.

Problem Solving - Analyzes problems to identify probable cause; thinks of new possibilities; identifies critical issues and develops options for addressing them; able to incorporate other viewpoints as part of the process of developing solutions.

Demonstrated ability to work with students, staff and faculty across a broad range of social and personal identities and perspectives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong time management, customer service, problem solving and interpersonal skills, will be adaptable to new and rapidly changing situations, will be creative and innovative and demonstrate the ability to work independently and with a team. Ability to successfully resolve student issues from request through resolution.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Full time position, 40 hours / week, with hybrid, or fully remote work arrangement eligibility

Periodic travel to campus may be required if working under a hybrid arrangement

12-month year-round staff position

Work will take place in an office environment

Essential physical requirements include typing

Physical effort/lifting not required

Required Application Materials:

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Salary Grade

S05

Salary Grade

S05

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual?s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices?at all levels, for all positions?ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

1/31/2024

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