Academic Advising
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Partner with program advisors to ensure a smooth transition for employees into their chosen education program.
- Regularly communicate with employees throughout their academic journey primarily via outbound communication tools and methods
- Assist employees in setting and achieving academic goals, developing effective study habits, and managing their time effectively.
- Help employees navigate academic challenges and connect them with appropriate resources, such as tutoring services or academic support programs.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback on performance, identifying areas for improvement and potential roadblocks.
- Track key milestones and deadlines, proactively providing reminders and ensuring employees stay on track with their education plan.
- Conduct regular check-ins and progress reviews to assess progress and celebrate achievements.
- Develop and deliver workshops and resources on academic success, study skills, and time management.
- Maintain positive relationships with employees, employers, and educational institutions.
Job Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong rapport and trust.
- Active listening and empathetic communication to understand individual challenges and provide personalized support.
- Coaching and mentoring skills to effectively guide individuals towards achieving their academic goals.
- Motivational and encouraging coaching style to inspire and empower individuals to persevere through challenges.
- Familiarity with common academic challenges and effective strategies to overcome them.
- Knowledge of student support services and resources available at various educational institutions.
- Data analysis and reporting skills to track student progress and measure coaching effectiveness.
- Strong relationship-building skills to develop trust and maintain positive connections with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficient in using phone, email, and chat (and ability to navigate between them seamlessly) to provide excellent customer service.
- Must be FLUENT in Spanish and live in PST time zone (cannot reside in CA)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education advising, academic coaching, or related field.
- Proficiency in computer programs and applications
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
- Ability to handle answering inbound calls efficiently
- Demonstrated skills in assisting customers and providing excellent service
- Knowledge of benefit functions within an academic setting
- Experience with billing functions is highly desirable
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