Master Academic Success Advisor
Issued by
University of Central Missouri
The Master Academic Success Advisor (MASA) badge was created to recognize an achieved mastery of the key essential advising competencies (NACADA), and professionalization for Academic Success Advisors. The Academic Success Advisor is responsible for the delivery of personalized, proactive assistance that facilitates, supports and empowers student success, from new student onboarding to graduation, and life beyond.
- Level Intermediate
Skills
- Academic Advising
- Academic Support Services
- Advising
- Career Counseling
- Career Development
- College Recruitment
- Communication - Written And Oral
- Curriculum Development
- Curriculum Mapping
- Curriculum Planning
- Diagnostic Tests
- Educational Planning
- Higher Education
- Learning Management Systems
- Mentoring
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Certification
- Presentation Delivery
- Presentation Preparation
- Student-Centred Learning
- Student Development
- Student Engagement
- Student Information Systems
- Student Services
Earning Criteria
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Minimum 2 years student services experience; minimum of 1 year at UCM in primary advising role.
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Credentialed in the administration and interpretation of learning diagnostics and career assessments.
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Must be nominated by their supervisor, having demonstrated creativity, initiative, and actively participate/collaborate within the Success Advising team environment.
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They must demonstrate engagement in appropriate and ethical decision-making and exhibit an advanced cultural awareness and understanding.
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Must be fluent in academic advising technologies such as, Achieve E2E, MyCentral, MySchedule, Banner, Degree Works, TES/Tranfer Articulation, Blackboard Learning Management System, SLATE, etc.
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Individual Academic Success Advisor's advising philosophy, along with a resume or vita.
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Professional Advisor Competency Assessment