Academic advisement director vs peer advisor

Differences between academic advisement director and peer advisor duties and responsibilities

Academic advisement director example responsibilities.

• Devise process improvements that lead increased operational efficiency and persistence.
• Supervise faculty and oversight of instructional program through training, observation, discussion, and professional development.
• Provide oversight in the academic affairs of the university from the student's perspective.
• Assist students with choosing a major course of study and all issues relate to course sequencing and registration.
• Work with advising team and implement goals for student success measures, at- risk student persistence and other registration-relate goals.
• Create and facilitate student-centered workshops on effective study skills, new student orientation, time management, and successful academic progress.
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Peer advisor example responsibilities.

• Manage UAFS's F-1/J-1 student visa SEVIS compliance as DSO/ARO, ensuring all documentation is in order prior to students arriving.
• Help student come up with new ideas to improve their study habits and increase their GPA.
• Mentor freshman students in maintaining a good GPA.
• Help students in different classes such as French, mathematics, biology and chemistry.
• Engage and prepare PowerPoint presentations to new students coming in for orientation and for class group work.
• Train and present information through PowerPoint.
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