Academic Advisor

Howard University Washington, District of Columbia
advisor undergraduate psychology authority administrators parents chair learning training r&r talent acquisition hiring staff mission
January 9, 2023
Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
FULL_TIME
The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The purpose of this position is to provide educational and vocational guidance services to undergraduate students seeking to major or minor in psychology.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

Involves no responsibility or authority for the direction of others.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts may include senior administrators, faculty, students and staff. External contacts may include vendors, consultants, parents of current/prospective psychology students, and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Work closely with Department Chair, Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate Studies, faculty and staff to provide academic and related advising for students to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.


Work with appropriate HU offices (Student Services, Counseling Center, Office of Undergraduate Studies) to provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.

Confer with parents or guardians (where appropriate), teachers, administrators, and other professionals, to discuss student's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.

Conduct follow-up interviews with students to determine if their needs have been met.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation;

psychological research methods; and basic aspects of the psychology

curriculum.

Knowledge of and/or ability to become proficient in current Advising and Degree Monitoring platforms such as, but not limited to, Degree Works, Bison Advisor, and Workday.

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Competence in both oral and written English to communicate in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and the community.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree required (Master's Degree preferred) and relevant 1-3 years of experience in higher education or related field.

COVID - 19 Vaccination Information:

All newly hired faculty, staff and student employees are required to vaccinate and to have proof of vaccination(s) upon their first day of employment. Please familiarize yourself with the University’s
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and verification
policy.

Exemption and Waiver Information:

Medical and religious exemptions from vaccinations will be granted in accordance with federal and local law. Employees must request an exemption by completing the
COVID-19 vaccination exemption request form
.



More information on Howard University’s COVID-19 response and protocol can be found
here
.

Report this job

Similar jobs near me

Related articles