Academic Advisor in Jonesboro, Arkansas at Arkansas State University

Position #: A00093

Department: Academic Advising Center - HSU

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

# of openings: 1

Proposed Salary Range: $35,000.00-$37,500.00

Type of Employment: Staff

Location: Henderson State University
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Professional Advisor position is a 12-month position in the Academic Advising Center. Professional Advisors assist students in the development of an educational plan including choosing a program of study, clarifying educational goals, monitoring student progress towards program completion. Professional Advisors provide students with information to guide academic decisions and work with faculty advisors and program directors to address academic matters and connect students to campus resources.
Professional advisors may present academic orientation information to student groups and participate in committees designed to address all areas of students' academic success. Professional advisors use various technologies to maintain student communication files and may prepare reports as requested to the Office of Academic Affairs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a student advocate
• Encourage student persistence and completion by serving as a resource for information and assistance
• Assist students with selection of major/courses while providing connections to faculty advisors, career development, and long-term planning assistance.
• Assist students with use of university communication tools, learning management system, and student information system, such as Outlook,Canvas and Banner.
• Review academic standing of students for possible intervention, support, and referrals
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality and consistent attendance with ability to maintain full schedule of student appointments
• Demonstrate listening skills and openness to various forms of student communication
• Assess the general needs of students and visitors to the Academic Advising Center
• Participate in recruitment and student support activities and programs
• Maintain a working knowledge of current career exploration and employment trends by participating in learning opportunities relevant to academic advising
• Influence an energetic and positive work atmosphere of clear communication among colleagues, mutual respect and collaboration, and unified focus of student academic success
• Prepare reports, student communications, and special projects as assigned in communication with the Office of Academic Affairs
• Promote the public image of the University to all students and the community in a friendly, welcoming manner.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Successful applicants will demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail. Advisors should be able to navigate degree requirements and academic policies with the ability to multitask, solve problems, and work collaboratively with others. The ideal candidate will have a passion for student success and the ability to maintain dependable schedules and accurate information concerning student performance.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree is required.

Prior experience working in academic advising is preferred but not required.

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