Professional Academic Advisor

Arkansas State University • Jonesboro, AR • 12h ago

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4885745

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The professional academic advisor provides academic assistance and supports the educational development of current and perspective students. Professional academic advisors promote student success in areas including but not limited to recruitment, major declaration, orientation, retention, and graduation. :::

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The Professional Academic Advisor supports high quality academic advising practices for undergraduate students at Arkansas State University and performs related duties:

Provides comprehensive academic advising for undergraduate students

to support student retention and graduation initiatives.

Identifies and helps resolve obstacles impeding the academic success

of all undergraduate students, as well as, serves on the campus wide advising committee

Analyzes students\' academic and personal issues/concerns and

provides referral/intervention services, acts as an advocate as appropriate

Supports students in developing a required Student Educational Plan

(SEP) in Degree Works to meet graduation requirements

Oversees degree evaluations, check sheets, referrals, and other

advising-related tasks from pre-enrollment through graduation

Informs students about opportunities, alternatives, limitations and

possible consequences of academic decisions (e.g. adding, dropping and withdrawing from courses; change of program, major and/or transfer equivalencies)

Explains academic policies, procedures, and guidelines to students

in order to meet their educational goals

Educates students about the value of academic advisement and the

importance of the registration process

Guides students through college and university level administrative

processes

Develops and promotes internal communication and resource sharing in

order to benefit student success.

Encourages interactions with faculty mentors

Serves as a liaison for respective colleges at new student

orientations and recruitment events

Adheres to FERPA and confidentiality of student information

Maintains appropriate student records and documents student

interactions

Utilizes advising and retention technology systems to manage student

data

May be assigned to support specific academic colleges, programs or

student populations

May teach a first-year experience course(s) as needed

Participates in individual and collaborative professional

development and remains current with technology used to provide advising services.

Other duties as assigned: Academic advising and all primary

responsibilities of this position are supervised by University College. :::

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Excellent computer skills\ \ Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills\ \ Ability to interact positively with faculty, staff, students, and community members\ \ Ability to adapt to and understand university policies and procedures\ \ Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines :::

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Monday - Friday\ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.\ Occasional Saturday or evening hours\ Additional hours as requested and/or needed\ Regular and reliable attendance :::

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

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Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution of higher education\ \ Experience in advising or retention programs preferred :::

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