VI. Advisor Roles and Responsibilities
The Advisor of an organization serves as a point of contact that assists with consultation, leadership development, financial direction, and continuity of the organization. Each academic year, the advisor must submit an Advisor Agreement Form to remain active as the advisor and complete duties as a Campus Security Authority as prescribed by the Clery Act. The advisor roles may vary depending on the nature of the organization; however all share these basic characteristics.
- Consultation
- Attend regular meetings as often as possible.
- Meet with officers to discuss goals, activities, and financial status.
- Interpret university policy, guidelines, and procedures.
- Be familiar with the organization’s history and Constitution and bylaws and assist with interpretation as needed.
- Utilize relationships and resources within the university to help the organization succeed.
- Attend events or meetings as directed by the university.
- Leadership Development
- Encourage communication within the organization and among its officers and members.
- Assist members to strengthen planning and organizational skills.
- Promote a positive environment and encourage a balance between academics and the organization.
- Financial Direction
- Work with the Treasurer to monitor the organization’s budget.
- Assist with implementation of account reconciliation and balancing procedures.
- Refer to section VIII for further guidelines.
- Continuity
- Familiarize new officers with duties, responsibilities, protocols, and history to keep the organization on track.
- Help the organization set short and long term goals and encourage generation of new ideas.
- Ensure that the organization annually files re-registration paperwork with the Office of Student Involvement.
- Advise group to file change of officers information immediately with the Office of Student Involvement.