Academic advisement director vs peer mentor

Differences between academic advisement director and peer mentor 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 mentor example responsibilities.

• Lead teens in improving their interpersonal relationships via education
• Mentore and co-taught a class for incoming freshmen
• Help students complete FAFSA applications, verification paperwork, and booking appointments.
• Assist FYRST faculty with planning a syllabus, classroom presentations, events, and trips.
• Conduct FAFSA workshops and assist students and parents with competing tax information need to complete the FAFSA application.
• Assist students academically in medical and anatomy classes.
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