Academic Advisor at Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University

Doha, , Qatar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Academic Advising, Student Coaching, Enrollment Management, Academic Auditing, Degree Planning, Student Retention, Data Entry, Reporting, Case Management, Student Counseling Referral

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Responsibilities Works with an assigned group of students to help them plan their schedules, comply with academic regulations and policies, and ensure a timely graduation. Monitors academic progress of assigned students and provides coaching and advice as warranted. Leverages university’s enrollment management technology platforms to generate reports on student progress, course needs, and student retention programs as requested. Enters data in platforms as assigned. Maintains a detailed understanding of degree requirements and university academic regulations. Prepares and submits weekly, monthly and annual effort reports. Trouble shoots general problems and questions concerning CMU and student life. Meets privately with students to review academic progress. Assists students with developing academic schedules and declaring majors, reviewing career options, etc. Provides in depth information concerning course descriptions, instructors, prerequisites, etc. Perform on-line academic audits of student records, checking for declarations of majors, fulfilling of prerequisites, maintenance of required grade average, etc. Produces audit reports. Review records of students facing Academic Actions (i.e., suspension, etc.) Sets up meetings with such students to discuss underlying causes, to propose alternative course of action, etc. Follows up on students involved in Academic Actions. Keeps supervisor informed on all such actions. Refers students with personal, physical or emotional problems to Student Counseling or Health Centers. Assists with the development of advising programs to address specific needs, i.e., minority or freshmen retention, foreign students, etc. Location Doha, Qatar Job Function Academic Advising Position Type Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis More Information: Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. Click here to view a listing of employee benefits Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Statement of Assurance Always focused on the future, the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) advances software as a strategic advantage for national security. We lead research and direct transition of software engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence technologies at the intersection of academia, industry, and government. We serve the nation as a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and are based at Carnegie Mellon University, a global research university annually rated among the best for its programs in computer science and engineering. Our people apply special knowledge and skills and are part of an elite research university. We perform research and apply our expertise every day to foresee problems and exploit opportunities in software engineering, AI engineering, and cybersecurity. Quality software that is secure will control the future. At CMU SEI, we are engineering that ever-greater software-fueled future. Need Help? For technical assistance, email hr-help@andrew.cmu.edu or call 412-268-4600. If you are an individual with a disability and you require assistance with the job application process, please contact Equal Opportunity Services by emailing employeeaccess@andrew.cmu.edu or calling 412-268-3930.

Responsibilities

The Academic Advisor manages a group of students to ensure timely graduation by planning schedules and monitoring academic progress. They utilize enrollment technology to generate reports and provide guidance on degree requirements and university policies.