Academic Advisor

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a higher education context, preferably in career or academic advising.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Master’s degree in advising, higher education, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise students, individually or in groups, to increase their university knowledge, engage in identity work, improve decision-making abilities, and strengthen their connections to the campus community.
• Guide students through problem-solving on a wide variety of concerns, ranging from registration to personal and life issues, and refers them to resources for academic development and personal support.
• Inform students about available resources and options for university engagement; collaborate with relevant offices and promote participation in such co-curricular activities as studying abroad, community engagement, leadership development, research, and internships.
• Tailor work to specific student populations when appropriate, ie: athletes, first generation students, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Diversity and Inclusion - Promote an Inclusive Westminster through demonstration of the commitments included in the Westminster University Diversity Statement.
• Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to my field of work, profession or discipline.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.