ISCO Occupation Group 2359.1 Academic Advisor
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Academic Advisor: Academic advisors assist students, at post-secondary level, in recognising and achieving their educational goals. They advise students on their schedule selection of school programmes, communicate to them degree requirements, and assist them in career planning. Academic advisors also discuss the student's academic performance and its implications and make suggestions for improvement including study advice. They also work closely with other university administrators and professors and ensure they are up to date on university or college regulation, program, or requirement changes.
Essential Skills
- Monitor Educational Developments
- Provide Information On Study Programmes
- Provide Information On School Services
- Education Law
- Assessment Processes
- Curriculum Objectives
- Counselling Methods
- Advise On Learning Methods
- Curriculum Standards
- Encourage Students To Acknowledge Their Achievements
- Counsel Students
- Listen Actively
- Construct Individual Learning Plans
- Give Constructive Feedback
Optional Skills
- Labour Market
- Learning Difficulties
- Consult Student'S Support System
- Cooperate With Education Professionals
- Provide Information On Education Financing
- Assist In The Organisation Of School Events
- Promote Education Programmes
- Analyse Education System
- University Procedures
- Education Administration
- Learning Needs Analysis
- Organise Job Search Workshops
- Provide Career Counselling
- Psychology
- Identify Education Needs
- Tackle Issues That Block Academic Progress
Alternative Names
- Post-Secondary Level Student Advisor
- Degree Program Advisor
- Higher Education Advisor
- Student Career Guide
- Academic Student Advisor
- Degree Program Guidance Practitioner
- Education Advisor
- Degree Program Coach
