JOB TITLE Academic Advisor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Academic Advising DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This academic advisor position supports undergraduate students from a developmental advising approach, educates students in a flexible and creative learning environment, and is an active participant in collaborating with students, faculty and staff to promote academic success. This position is an integral member of the advising office, by helping students identify resources to support them in their academic, career, and personal goals as they interactively engage in the local and global environment. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Assesses students stage of development (academic, career, and personal) and promotes student growth by determining suitable developmental goals and tasks. Assists students in developing decision-making skills relevant to educational options and possible outcomes. Provides supplemental academic advising support to a caseload of first year, sophomore, junior, and senior students. Supports academically at-risk students, including students who are not making satisfactory academic progress. Provides individual coaching sessions for students based on an evaluation of the students academic and personal background. Provides options for students pertaining to course selection. Connects students with faculty advisors and resources. Identifies opportunities to collaborate with students, staff, and faculty to facilitate the holistic educational development of students as well their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Oversees social media channels for Office of Academic Advising and ARC. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: A Masters degree preferred (Bachelors required). At least 1 year experience in academic advising and /or student development at the college level preferred. An ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and parents; needs to be able to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality. Must be comfortable in a technological based educational environment. Ability to work in a team centered and collaborative environment. Applicants must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and/or commitment to do so as an employee at WPI. Salary: $49,500 $55,000 per year (depending on experience) Benefits: WPI offers a comprehensive package including 4 weeks of paid time off, an additional week at the end of December, 13 paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 9.5% retirement match after one year, disability and life insurance, tuition assistance (including full WPI tuition for dependents after 3 years), and free access to the fitness center. FLSA STATUS United States of America (Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination. About WPI Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinary students, talented and dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being. It is a community committed to civility and respectmaking inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.
