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DIR, ACADEMIC ADVISING
Job Title: DIR, ACADEMIC ADVISING
Job Code: 2787
FLSA: E
Job Level: 14
Revised Date: 08/12/2002
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Direct programs and activities involved in Academic Advising.
Work Performed
Administers a program of academic advising and related counseling services that focuses on individual students. In conjunction with faculty and administrators identify students in need of such counseling.
Provide programs offering guidance on course selection, effective study habits, time management, test-taking skills, and stress management. Provide a program of academic advising and related counseling services to the community in general.
Handle requests for leaves of absence based on academic or personal reasons and assist in the handling of student disciplinary matters. Administer the intake process for student requests for waivers of School rules and policies, including requests to visit at other schools.
Act as a resource to faculty and deans working with students with special circumstances that require assistance and/or referrals to other offices or services, such as the Office of Counseling and Psychological Services.
Maintain the components of the School Web site including those relating to course selection and degree requirements.
Manage joint-degree programs; provide academic advising to all joint- degree students; maintain collaborative relationships with outside departments and joint-degree host schools to enhance the interdisciplinary nature of the degree programs.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills, normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree program. Masters or advanced degree strongly preferred.
Experience
Three to five years of applicable experience.
Skills
Highly effective interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral; Ability to listen effectively and provide effective advice and direction to individuals with academic or personal problems; Project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment; Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise sound judgment and discretion; Demonstrated ability and commitment to understanding and implementing complex University/School academic requirements, policies and procedures; Demonstrated ability to work and communicate well with faculty, students, alumni, Administration and university officials.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
