Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Honors Living-Learning Programs Full Time NEW

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include resume and cover letter with application materials.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Honors Living-Learning Programs (AA) plays a critical role in student achievement and engagement in the Honors College. The AA promotes student success and professional development through regular, intensive advisement and student interaction. In addition, the position coordinates and develops programming for the Honors Living Learning community and the Honors College Ambassadors, which serves as a foundational element of student engagement, support, and retention in the Honors College.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as Honors academic advisor, meeting Honors Scholars once each semester and additionally, as needed, in order to assess progress in the Honors curriculum and monitor grades.

Counsel students with regard to professional and personal development opportunities, including internships, research experiences, and national awards. Advises the dean about Honors Scholars’ academic standing.

Advises the dean in maintaining the Honors curriculum, scheduling of classes, curriculum planning, and student needs.

Develops and coordinates programming for the Honors Living-Learning Community; collaborates with the Division of Housing and Residence Life, the Office of Student Success, and other campus entities.

Facilitates LLC activities that include faculty, Honors College Ambassadors, and other appropriate speakers.

Leads alumni outreach and engagement, including coordinating the annual Honors alumni newsletter, The Medallion, planning alumni activities, and facilitating relationships between current students and alumni.

Collaborates and participates in a variety of critical functions, including recruitment, event-planning and coordination (e.g. Honors Day, GEWW activities, and the like), representing the College on University committees as appropriate, etc.

Serves as staff advisor for the Honors College Ambassadors, the student organization associated with the Honors College.

Performs other duties as assigned.