09/13/2022
Hiring Department
S&T Advising Center
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
Salary
$42,000-$45,150 annually
Job Description
Guides students in developing and accomplishing educational plans
Advises students about scholastic programs and academic progress
Provides information to students regarding university resources to enhance academic success and problem-solving
Coordinates (e.g., compiles, verifies, prepares) materials, information, programs, etc. as assigned
Advises/provides support to current and prospective students in various subject areas
Performs standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, resourcing, etc., as necessary
Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems
Assists in the development and implementation of programs/projects according to plan and/or with guidance
Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions, and checks for understanding
Develops working relationships with functional teams
Advise freshmen/transfer students on a variety of academic issues such as course planning and selection, degree programs selection, scholastic probations, scholastic deficiency and all college/department policies and procedures as necessary. Initiate and maintain contact with students regarding academic progress.
Maintain/update student advising files
Assist students with non-academic problem solving, provide general campus information, and refer students to appropriate campus resources (Financial Aid, Counseling Services, International Affairs, Student Health Services, and Career Opportunities and Employer Relations).
Develop and present training for faculty advisors. Assist faculty by providing information regarding college policies and academic rules. Assist with department program assessment data analysis and reports.
Plan and coordinate programs to orient new students to all aspects of campus life. Conduct individual and/or group advising sessions with students
Compose written documents (references, verification letters, catalog updates, response to students inquiries, etc.) as needed. Collect and analyze data relative to advising and student academic progress. Write and distribute advising bulletin to all S&T Advising Center students each semester, as well as advising information updates to all Advising Center advisors. Critical to this position will be developing, maintain and update tools and strategies to streamline the advising process including web-based instruments (i.e. S&Tconnect, Joe’SS and Schedule Planner) and curriculum advising flowsheets.
Assist with Advising and Registrations days
Assist in analyzing and processing requests for S&T Advising Center re-admission. Determine transfer credits, other miscellaneous, manage the department’s co-op program and advise student on co-op reports. Assist with recruiting events and activities, student orientations, and other such events and functions and prepare related handouts and visual presentations.
Assist in other duties as assigned by the department director
Provides academic advising services to undergraduate Honors students by conducting individual or group advising sessions and communicates with students via telephone, email and zoom correspondence.
Willingness and ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours as needed to support program events and activities.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of 3 years in higher education, academic office, advising, student development, or closely related experience is preferred.
Preference for person with a science/engineering background or experience advising science/engineering undergraduate students.
Comments
The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.
Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, s*x, pregnancy, s*xual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.
The University's nondiscrimination policy applies to any phase of its employment process, any phase of its admission or financial aid programs, or other aspects of its educational programs or activities. Further, this policy applies to s*xual violence or s*xual harassment, both forms of s*x discrimination, occurring within the educational program and instances occurring outside of the educational program if the conduct negatively affects the victim’s educational experience or the overall campus environment.
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