Duties Responsibilities Primary Academic Advisor for prospective and admitted students in the Department of Communication including holding posted drop-in and appointment hours; • Meet with faculty and department leadership to discuss disciplinary trends and department research focus in order to effectively advise students; • Assist students with course selection and registration; • Advocate on behalf of students experiencing personal difficulties and referring them to appropriate campus resources; • Track students’ progress toward a degree and to determine when students need additional academic assistance and design individual support plans for students. Contributes to orientation and onboarding activities for new students; • Plan and assist with undergraduate student events, including orientation, convocation, and activity fairs; • Representing the department at student activities. Work with department-related student groups; select and supervise student advising interns; • Participate in departmental communication/marketing efforts; Advise students on academic opportunities including study abroad and teaching, research, and career internship programs; • Advise students on post-baccalaureate plans such as graduate or professional schools and careers