Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)
Department/Organization: 200019 - Capstone Center for Student Success
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: The Academic Advisor I provides guidance to University students on academic progress, courses, University resources, etc. Identifies courses to be completed in upcoming semesters. Explains University and College policies. May teach compass course as needed.
Additional Department Summary: Provide proactive, holistic academic advising, case management and support for undecided freshmen in the University’s Crimson Edge and Exploring 4 Success programs.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work with a variety of populations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Public speaking skills. Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet and/or database management. Good planning, coordinating, and organizing skills. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures. Knowledge of advising and academic management software (Banner, DegreeWorks, onBase, MS Office, etc).
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree preferred or at least 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching discipline in areas including STEM (preferred), Business, Higher Education, Student Development, or related fields. Experience advising, case managing and supporting undecided, undeclared and/or exploratory students. Experience advising, case managing and supporting underserved populations and underprepared new freshmen students. Program design and development experience.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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