Student Support Services

Suite 514 Gruening ● P.O. Box 756350 ● Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-6350

Phone (907) 474-6844 ● Fax (907) 474-7480

Email: ● Web:

FACULTY ADVISORDUTIES

Spring2015

FACULTY ADVISOR SCHEDULE

ACTIVITYDATE HOURS PER SEMESTER

New faculty advisor orientation Jan.2

Poverty TrainingJan.1

Department/College Education and OutreachTBA2

Advising for Early Warning Feb. 2-6 2

Advising for Mid-term grade listsFeb. 16-202

Advising prior to Last Day to WithdrawMar. 9-132

Weekly posted SSS

hours (2 hrs/week)Jan.15– May 830

Registration for upcoming semesterTBA 6

Monthly SSS development activity*Feb. Mar. Apr.5

Total New Faculty Advisor 52 hours

Total Returning Faculty Advisor 49 hours

Non-Credit Overload Payment $1,500.00 per semester

*Choose from:

Presentation & Discussion of Academic Interests

or

SSS Symposiums or workshops

or

SSS Professional Development

UAF Specific Financial Aid Training

SSS Departmental Professional Development

NACADA webinar

Other trainings

Duties:

All STEM discipline students will be assigned to a regular SSS advisor who will delegate specific STEM-related topics to faculty advisors. These may include research and major exploration, resume design, career search, etc. SSS faculty advisors will assist with implementing advising tasks, timelines and benchmarks (i.e. early warning list, mid-term grade list, non-returning students, low contact students, etc.). Faculty will be available for special consultation on major exploration, resume design, graduation planning, research opportunities, job shadow and other discipline-specific topics. The SSS staff advisors will continue to work on appeals, intakes and other technical student issues. Faculty advisors collaborate with SSS staff advisors on educational planning, deciding on a major, course scheduling, and non-traditional credit options as appropriate.
Possesses strong interpersonal skills, the ability to mentor and to interact with a diverse population.
Uses test scores and judgment when determining course placement and semester load.
Provides extensive explanation of University policies, degree audits and creation of semester-by-semester plans to ensure timely graduation.
Synthesizes student's personal circumstances and individual needs to promote academic success while maintaining confidentiality and professional demeanor.
Adheres to FERPA regulations and has completed FERPA UA training (enclose certificate).
Regularly attends and actively participates in SSS professional development trainings and meetings.
Makes appropriate referrals to SSS professional staff and other campus offices concerning authorization of appeals for financial aid; probation or academic disqualification and academic circumstances for review by appropriate Director or Dean; alternative credit options; financial aid issues; transfer credit evaluations; security or safety issues; or other concerns outside the scope of this position.
Serves as liaison between SSS and home academic department and college/school.
Transmits and adapts information, policies, procedures pertaining to academic advising in use in SSS to home department and college/school.
May be required to perform other tasks or duties as determined by the SSS Director.