APU is a small, private liberal arts university known for experiential and project-based learning. The university campus is in Anchorage, Alaska, a diverse city and home to more than 300,000 residents. APU offers a unique set of bachelors, master’s and doctoral-level degrees, with emphasis on Alaska-critical and globally relevant issues. Focused on competency development and cultural relevancy, the APU curriculum fosters high-level intellectual and practical skills, a wide-ranging knowledge of science, cultures, and society, and an active commitment to personal and social responsibility. APU is a Tribally-Governed Alaska Native University serving both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students by honoring Alaska's Indigenous heritage, exemplifying excellence, and preparing pathways for educational attainment and student success. The University is committed to growing innovative programs that are responsive to the workforce needs of Alaska, as well as growing Alaska Native and Alaskan professionals from within the state.
As a non-profit institution, APU aims to offer highly competitive compensation when considered wholistically, combining a positive work experience with a generous benefit package and fair salary compensation. In living this philosophy, APU engages in evaluation and purposeful investments in:
Quality of work environment
Meaningful work, feedback, and valued contribution
Monetary compensation for time and effort
Benefits that add to quality of life
The right-fit employee for APU is someone who shares the APU values and mission, someone who desires to be part of a small team and work interdependently, someone who works hard but also values time off and a work-life balance, and someone who is looking for a meaningful work experience
The Academic Advisor assists undergraduate students enrolling to APU with initial academic advising, development of registration schedules appropriate for their stated educational goals, and directs students to resources within the University. The Advisor participates in the planning and implementation of Campus Orientations as well as ongoing initiatives to provide academic support for students. In addition, the Advisor is responsible for understanding and interpreting the University's policies and procedures as they relate to admissions, registration, programmatic requirements, and financial aid.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Works closely with Student Enrollment Services staff to receive and follow-up with newly admitted students for the purpose of encouraging and assisting with timely enrollment.
Assist with monitoring student enrollments, schedules, and academic performance.
Assists students with successful transition to college culture and procedures.
Works closely with all Institute Directors and faculty to maintain up-to-date information on degree pathways, departmental policies, and upper-level degree tracks and options.
Will serve as a connection point between faculty and students by helping the student identify the appropriate point of contact when faculty are off contract or leading field courses.
Develops and maintains ongoing contact with new admits throughout their first academic year in a proactive manner to help them stay on-track and respond to other needs as they arise.
Maintains routine communication streams that provide necessary information for students regarding scheduling, registration, and students services at APU via texting, e-mail and phone calls.
Facilitates assignment of students from initial advisory services to academic advisor within program areas.
Assists with outreach to professional organizations, and other recruitment initiatives.
Serve on the Early Alert task force to help monitor and assist students at risk.
Review APU website content related to Academic Advising and provided needed updates to keep it current.
Willingness to work some evening and weekend hours as needed.
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
Skill in building and maintaining a service schedule that meets the needs of a growing population.
Skill in effectively managing time and resources.
Skill in working with students in an advisory or counseling capacity.
Skill in working with Microsoft Office Suite.
Skill in working with student information systems and records.
Skill in working as a team player dedicated to the success of the institution.
Skill in exhibiting professional interpersonal communication skills
Skill in enthusiasm for and a commitment to higher education and student success.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, human services, counseling, or related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-Supervisory: None.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Current and valid driver's license required with ability to pass a driving record check and driving test. Ability to travel independently.
APPLY: https://www.alaskapacific.edu/career/academic-advisor/
