Academic Advisor

The College of Education's Office of Academic Faculty Affairs is hiring an Academic Advisor I/II to assist. This role advises students on course selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans to help meet educational needs and realize student scholastic goals. Develops and oversees advising functions, applies in-depth and comprehensive knowledge, and may serve as mentor/trainer of new Advisors and support staff.

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The individual in this position provides professional level academic advising/counseling and student support at the college level.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Academic Advisor I: Bachelor's degree with no specific discipline. Experience in academic advising preferred.

Academic Advisor II: Bachelor's degree with no specific discipline.
3 years of experience in advising of which 2 years includes full-time primary duties of advising in higher ed.
Or
Master's degree No specific discipline. For positions that require the employee to teach, Master's degree is required plus 2 years of experience in advising including full-time primary duties of advising in higher ed.
Or
PhD No specific discipline plus 2 years of Experience in advising including full-time primary duties of advising in higher ed.

In-depth and comprehensive knowledge of advising policies, practices, and procedures at the postsecondary level.

None Required.

Desired qualifications include university experience working with students in a university environment; strong critical thinking skills; strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines; college level student academic advising experience and proficiency with relevant computer skills such as Excel and Microsoft Word; experience using Banner, DegreeWorks, and AdviseAssist; experience working with students with academic difficulty.

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Search Committee will begin reviewing applications March 17, 2025 with the goal of a May 2025 hire date.