Need Staff Assistant, Academic Advisor in Bridgewater, MA
Job title: Staff Assistant, Academic Advisor
Company: Massachusetts Trial Court
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Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater?s accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our , which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.
Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) is the largest hub of student academic support services at Bridgewater State University. The AAC provides Learning Assistance support to undergraduate students. Within Learning Assistance there are six main areas: Academic Coaching, Accounting and Finance Lab, Math Services, Tutoring Central, Second Language Services, and the Writing Studio. The AAC also houses Academic Advising, Student Accessibility Services, Transfer Services, and Testing Services. All areas within the AAC are dedicated to student success and retention, as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Position Summary:
he Staff Assistant Academic Advisor supports all academic advising initiatives in the Academic Achievement Center to help ensure the delivery of quality academic advising services in an inclusive, equity-minded manner. The Staff Assistant cultivates relationships with students to help them identify viable academic goals and degree plans through clear communication of academic policies and procedures and use of advising technologies. The Staff Assistant will utilize proactive, holistic, and relationship-based advising skills to engage with and support students and will collaborate with Director and Academic Advising team to continually improve advising services and programming.
The AAC Academic Advising team supports approximately 25% of BSU undergraduate students and is one of five departments located within the Academic Achievement Center (AAC). Other AAC departments include: Learning Assistance, Student Accessibility Services, Testing Services, and Transfer Services. We dedicate each day to student success and retention, as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Qualifications
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We are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum requirement of Master?s degree in higher education, student personnel, counseling, or other related field.
- Experience and ability to work with people from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic backgrounds and across all identities and demographics.
- One to 3 years of related experience especially in the areas of academic advising, academic support services, and/or college instruction.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience and willingness to demonstrate flexibility to successfully juggle many tasks and prioritize.
- Knowledge of higher education principles, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and serve as student advocate to coordinate additional services as needed.
- Ability to effectively use technological solutions in the delivery of academic advising services.
- Demonstrated ability to work in stressful situations, sensitivity to human concerns, patience, and professional integrity.
- Experience with technology in the delivery of academic advising services including degree auditing systems (DegreeWorks) and student information systems (InfoBear).