Institutional Assistant in Arkadelphia, Arkansas at Arkansas 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 Career Readiness Advisor position is a grant-funded 12-month position in the Reddie Student Success Center. The Career Readiness Advisor assists students in the development of an educational plan including choosing a program of study, clarifying educational goals, and monitoring student progress toward program completion along with career opportunities.

The Career Readiness Advisor provides students with information to guide academic decisions and work with faculty advisors and deans to address academic matters and connect students to campus resources. The Career Readiness Advisor may present academic orientation information to student groups and facilitate workshop presentations focused on career related topics. The Career Readiness Advisor uses various technologies to maintain student communication files and may prepare reports as requested by the Dean of Student Success and Retention.

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, Handshake and student information system (such as Outlook, Canvas, Slate and Banner).
• Review academic standing of students for possible intervention, support, and referrals.
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and consistent attendance with ability to maintain a 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 Reddie Student Success Center & Career Development 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, coaching student success and career readiness.
• Assist with the coordination of Career Fairs, special events and programs.
• Influence an energetic and positive work atmosphere of clear communication among colleagues, mutual respect and collaboration, and unified focus on student academic success.
• Prepare reports, student communications, and special projects 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
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned bachelor's degree.

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