Job Description

Position Title::

Academic Advisor

Working Title::

Academic Advisor

Position Number::

000450

Full-Time Or Part-Time::

Full Time

Time Limited Position::

No

Number of Vacancies::

1

Department::

Bronco One Stop

Posting Number::

0401786

SHRA/EHRA::

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Job Category::

Professional

Hiring Range::

Commensurate with Education & Experience

Overall Position Competency::

Flat Rate

Primary Purpose of the Organization::

The Bronco One Stop is a centralized space where students can access standard services to help them navigate Fayetteville State University. The goal of Bronco One Stop is to enhance the student experience by simplifying the application process, managing academic records, handling financial aid, making payments, consulting with an advisor to register for classes, seeking assistance with degree planning, receiving academic support, and navigating university resources.Fayetteville State Universitys Advising Centers mission is to promote student success by empowering students to achieve their academic and career aspirations. The Center delivers high-quality services by providing support with educational planning, course selection, resource awareness, and success strategies.

Primary Purpose of the Position::

The primary purpose of this position is to assist students, using a developmental model, with developing the knowledge, skills, and personal accountability needed to explore their academic and co-curricular options, evaluate and track their own progress toward graduation, access support, and enrichment services, and understand and follow university policies and timelines. The academic advisor addresses the general advising, registration, and enrollment needs of Fayetteville State University students to increase retention and graduation rates.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Advising
Provides individual academic advising to Fayetteville State University students to further retention and graduation efforts. Provide quality cross-curricular academic advising to students following NACADA Core Values of advising. Provide individual academic advising services to new, continuing, and transfer students, assisting them with enrollment choices, including creating and updating academic plans. Support students in a one-on-one and small group environments to assist with educational planning, goal setting, career exploration, selection of a major, and course selection. Proactively encourage students to think critically, seek out resources, and develop action steps (including appropriate policies).Review transcripts from former institutions and evaluate the course equivalencies for the University College core curriculum (basic entry-level courses comprising 45 semester hours).Monitor assigned student programs of study and academic progress, monitor/address early alert flags, and make notes in the student success platform.Monitor assigned student progress and intervene as needed with students in academic difficulty, referring students to university resources as needed (tutoring, faculty, student services, etc.).Monitor assigned students progress toward proficiency in core student learning outcomes.Appropriately respond to diverse student populations inquiries (first-time, transfer student, military-affiliated, adult learners, veterans, online, and students on academic probation).Assist students in becoming familiar with the registration process, the Self-Service Banner database, and other student success platforms (e.g., Degree Works, EAB, Canvas, Upswing, etc.).Provide guidance and advice for students experiencing academic difficulty and advise on issues. Ensure students on academic probation have a student educational plan. Assist students with understanding and following a pathway from declaration of major through graduation. Assist students with course registration during the academic semesters. Develop and conduct workshops to support college navigation. Serve as a backup in the Bronco One Stop central services during peak times. Teach University Studies (UNIV) courses as needed.

Other Duties/Assignments
Participate in special programs such as new student orientation and the open house majors fair. Serve on committees as appropriate and as appointed by supervisor.

This is a time-limited position funded by Title III grant support and is contingent upon continued grant funding

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements::

• A Bachelors degree required. Prefer a degree in social sciences, counseling or related fields.
• A minimum of two years of advising, recruitment, counseling, coaching or tutoring experience.
• Two years of proven experience working with adult learners preferred.
• Must be able to relate to low-income/potential first generation students; ability to follow directions to implement evidence-based program; excellent organizational skills to document services accurately and meet deadlines; effective interpersonal and oral communication skills; and an interest in working with adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications::

• Demonstrated experience understanding of the developmental needs of college students;
• Three to five years experience advising first-year students, particularly exploratory/undecided students,
• One to two years experience in advising and programming for special populations; and proficiency with EAB Navigate student success management system, Ellucian Banner Student, Canvas Learning Management System and Degree Works degree auditing system.

Special Instructions To Applicants::

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase see resume.
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Notice to Applicants::

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase see resume.
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Open Until Filled::

Yes

Additional Information for Applicants::

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement::

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Veteran's Statement::

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Quick Link::

Fayetteville State University

Job Tags

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