University Advising
Office of Undergraduate Education
Welcome to the Supervisor Toolkit: Empowering Leaders for Success!
Our Supervisor Toolkit is a comprehensive resource designed to equip supervisors with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in their leadership roles. Whether you're a seasoned manager or stepping into a supervisory position for the first time, this toolkit is your go-to guide for effective leadership.
Supervisor Training Course
Our comprehensive course will be tailored for new academic advisors in supervisory roles and seasoned supervisors looking to enhance their leadership skills. This program combines academic expertise with practical leadership strategies, providing participants with the tools and knowledge to excel in supervisory positions within the academic advising field.
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Hiring and Onboarding
The resources below are designed to support supervisors throughout the hiring and onboarding process of academic advisors by providing practical tools, guides, templates, and developmental resources.
Hiring Resources and Materials
Click on the tabs below to review a range of resources for hiring. These materials are intended as a starting point and may not reflect all requirements for your college, department, or unit. The resources below were obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Education's HR team. Always consult with your unit's HR representative and follow local hiring procedures, policies, and approval processes for all recruitment and hiring activities.
- Search Committee Training - Complete training in Ability Training Compliance Portal
- Search Chair/Committee Member Guide
- PageUp Search Chair/Committee Member Guide
- Page Up Additional Viewer Guide
- Search Committee Code of Ethics form (obtain from HR)
- Rising Above Cognitive Errors - Recommended Read
Onboarding New Academic Advisors
New academic advisors will receive a welcome packet from the Undergraduate Academic Advisor Resources and Engagement Team. This packet includes initial first steps and guidance for enrolling into the New Academic Advisor Training Course in D2L. Below are additional tools that can assist supervisors in onboarding new academic advisors, including onboarding checklist templates, access to the supervisor copy of the New Academic Advisor Training Course, a networking activity, and a Standard Operating Procedures template to document unit-specific guidance for your team.
Onboarding Checklist
Make a copy of the onboarding checklist for new academic advisors and adjust as needed. This checklist is 8 weeks in length and is closely aligned with the New Academic Advisor Training Course in D2L.
New Academic Advisor Training Supervisor View
Supervisors may access a supervisor copy of the New Academic Advisor Training Course to see a full overview of what academic advisors are learning throughout the course.
Supervisor Responsibilities Checklist
Make a copy of the Supervisor Responsibilities Checklist for onboarding new academic advisors and make adjustments as needed.
Standard Operating Procedures Template
To begin developing unit-specific resources for your team, create a centralized Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Guide that can serve as a comprehensive training, onboarding, and reference resource for both current and future employees.
Building An Advising Network Map
This activity helps new team members intentionally build relationships across both operational and student support networks so they can effectively navigate student needs during their first term.