Rasmussen University

Academic Advisor

• Provide students with general guidance and direction to promote persistence, improve retention outcomes and support enrollment growth
• Build strong student relationships and provide effective academic advising
• Collaborate with admissions, faculty, career services and central services
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving student needs and coordinating student services
• Create and maintain quarterly student schedules and advise on course sequence
• Complete quarterly student academic progress audits, including GPA and CCR calculations and projections
• Manage advising schedules, outreach and overall student success
• Provide encouragement and support addressing students' personal obstacles to educational success
• Use the student information system to identify, document and track student progress and advising activities
• Advise students on financial aid questions, FAFSA/FAConnect, ledger cards, payment plans and excess funds
• Explain the impact of credit load on tuition and financial aid awards
• Conduct proactive student outreach and audit student success data trends
• Assist with student retention strategies
• Maintain adherence to institutional, governmental and accreditation policies and regulations
• Contribute to team environment, process improvement and University decision-making
• Support campus and community activities, orientations, career fairs and graduation ceremonies
• Maintain knowledge of University programs, accreditation, learning outcomes, career opportunities and industry outlook

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