University Advising
Office of Undergraduate Education
The resources below provide recommended tools, templates, and guidance to help supervisors prepare for a successful search and hiring process. From planning the position and developing the job posting to identifying hiring committee members and understanding key hiring considerations, these resources are designed to support each stage of the search.
Effective onboarding extends well beyond a new employee's first day. A successful onboarding experience helps new academic advisors understand their role, gain access to the tools and systems they need, build relationships with colleagues and campus partners, and develop confidence as they transition into their position.
The resources below are designed to help supervisors create a structured, supportive onboarding process that promotes early success, establishes clear expectations, and provides meaningful milestones throughout a new advisor's first months on the job.
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.
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.
Make a copy of the Supervisor Responsibilities Checklist for onboarding new academic advisors and make adjustments as needed.
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.
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.