Student and Academic Services Job Subfamilies

The Student and Academic Services job family develops and implements strategies, systems, processes, learning experiences and networks that support achievement of desired academic, student development, and career outcomes to enhance the overall student experience.

Academic Advising

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.

Academic Affairs

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.

Academic Program Management

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.

Recruitment and Admissions

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.

Program Outcome Assessment

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.

Career Services

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

Financial Aid

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.

Student Activities and Engagement

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

Instructional Design and Support

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.

Immigration/Global Education

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.

Registration and Records

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.

Residence Life

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.

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