Cane Navigator (Advisor/Sr. Advisor)

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Join Our Journey to Transform Student Academic Advising at the University of Miami!

Salary Range $45k-60k

Are you passionate about guiding students through their academic journey? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference? If so, the University of Miami wants YOU to join our team as a Cane Navigator!

About Us:

At the University of Miami, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. The navigators will provide student success services, including advising, to support undergraduate student retention, progression, and graduation.  This team plays a vital role in helping students navigate their academic path, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals.

Why Choose Us:

• Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in students’ lives by providing guidance, support, and resources to help them succeed.

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about student success and committed to excellence.

• Professional Growth: We offer opportunities for advancement and professional development to help you reach your full potential.

We're Hiring:

• Cane Navigator (Advisor/Senior Advisor):  Bachelor's degree required; at least 1 year of related experience.

What You'll Do:

• Provide student success services, including advising, to support undergraduate student retention and graduation.

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned students throughout their undergraduate career and assist them in mapping out their individual pathway to graduation.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus resources to connect students with academic support services and resources.

• Identify barriers to students’ success, including academic, social, and personal, and support students through overcoming those obstacles by facilitating coordinated referrals to the appropriate campus resources and ensure resolution.

• Use IT tools, analytical dashboards, and technology to support student success.

• Participate in student events and programs.

• Employ best practices in advising and student success. Build relationships with undergraduate students and deliver consistently high-quality services.

Join Our Team Today!

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students and contribute to the success of our university community, apply here. Together, we'll empower students to achieve their academic and personal goals!

•Provide student success and coaching services to support undergraduate student retention and graduation.

• Beginning prior to the student’s first term, serve as the primary contact for assigned students throughout their entire undergraduate career and assist with academic planning and graduation plans.

•Collaborate with transitional guide for a facilitated introduction.

• As part of case load, responsible for a cohort of Foote Fellow Honors Program students, which require specialized academic guidance due to the curricular freedoms of this program.

• Proactively support students on their success journey and assist them in mapping out their individual pathway to graduation.

• Educate students on experiential learning opportunities (e.g., study abroad, research, etc.)

• Gain knowledge and confidence to inform students on relevant career development information as a career champion.

• Identify barriers to students’ success, including academic, social, and personal, and support students through overcoming those obstacles.

• Facilitate coordinated referrals to the appropriate campus resources when needed, and follow up with students and campus partner to be gain understanding if the student needs additional supports.

• Employ best practices in student success and coaching methodology. Build relationships with undergraduate students and deliver consistently high-quality services.

• Explain academic policies, procedures, and guidelines and help students navigate the school/college/department and university-level administrative processes.