Student and Academic Services Job Subfamilies

Advises students on class selection, registration, choice of major, post-graduate planning, and other key academic issues; collaborates w/ students to develop an overall plan for degree completion incorporating academic, career, and life goals; maintains an accurate working knowledge of current academic policies, curriculum, processes and relevant student resources; facilitates student problem-solving and decision-making in an academic context.

Oversees and implements the institution's or college's academic programming and policy approval process. Reviews and analyzes existing programs to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies and regulations. Conducts evaluations of programs, projects, and policies to assess effectiveness and recommend refinements.

Oversees and administers an academic program. Administers, creates and/or evaluates the effectiveness of program achievements. May oversee and/or create core program components, curricula and/or instruction. Manages additional administrative functions which may include, budget, human resources and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Performs activities related to the recruitment, evaluation, and selection of students seeking entrance to the institution. Initiates, implements and monitors strategies and procedures that ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of recruitment, evaluation, and selection.

Conducts evaluations of academic programs' assessment of student learning and suggests refinements. Tracks the progress of the institution's assessment of learning outcomes, as manifested in academic degree programs and general education.

Promotes student support services such as career counseling and employment initiatives to ensure students receive quality career counseling services.

Strategizes, plans and processes student financial aid operations. Includes financial counseling, award verification and determination, funds management, risk management and compliance with federal, state, local and athletic organizations regulations and requirements, as well as university policies.

Provides social, adjustment, and belonging initiatives including community involvement, community building, student governance, leadership advising, and fraternity and sorority management.

Plans and develops courses that provide regular and substantive interactions, clear learning objectives and assess learning outcomes. Provides insights and recommendations on teaching practices that enhance learning and comprehension in online for-credit, non-credit and workforce development courses.

Advances the global reach of the institution and its students and faculty. Supports the university to ensure successful international initiatives, student experiences through global education programs, university intercultural and area studies, and/or advising of non-immigrant needs of international students, scholars, and employees.

Provides registration and commencement planning and implementation services, and manages student records. Implements and enforces instructional, professional, and legal standards and regulations related to academic records.

Develops and implements residential life programs, services, activities, leadership advising for students living on campus. Plans and administers housing services to include on-call and emergency response needs.

Assists and empowers students by focusing on direct service and support with various academic and career planning needs by collaborating with other university departments and communities to provide support to address student needs and inquiries regarding college attendance, learning strategy support, graduation planning, financial aid and registration. Upholds community standards including academic integrity and behavioral expectations.