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Academic Advisor

Employer
Appalachian State University
Location
North Carolina, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 30, 2021
Position Title Academic Advisor Position Number 080191 Department University College Advising - 202UCA Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution with an emphasis in student development, higher education, or related area.
  • Experience working with students in a college setting and a demonstrated commitment to the educational development of students.
  • Advanced technology skills and experience with the ability to quickly learn technical advising tools including Banner, DegreeWorks, AdvisorTrac, Docuware, Google Software.
  • Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exhibits energy, enthusiasm, a positive approach to work, attention to detail and accuracy, and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to establish excellent rapport with students, parents and families, colleagues, and the campus community.
  • Evidence of a commitment to diversity and inclusion and serving the needs of a diverse population.
  • Exhibits a high level of ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
  • Preferred Qualification: Academic advising experience preferred.
License/Certification Required
N/A Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities Include:

  • Advises and manages a caseload of approximately 400-450 undeclared students on a full-time, 12-month contract.
  • Serves as an orientation advisor during the summer, fall, and spring academic orientation periods.
  • Meets with all required students in the caseload at least once during the semester for academic planning. Also, is available to meet with students who have voluntary advising as needed.
  • Monitors all students in the caseload who are on academic probation, and assists in leading probation workshops each year, as needed.
  • Serves as a mentor to new advisors after gaining advising experience and skills.
  • Attends all training events scheduled for advisors as follows:
    • New advisors: complete the Advisor Training Model, apprentice with a seasoned, full-time advisor, attend monthly training sessions on advising updates and issues, and all orientation training sessions held during the summer and academic year.
    • Continuing advisors: attend training and professional development sessions scheduled for all academic advisors during the summer and academic year as well as the monthly sessions on advising updates and issues.


  • All advisors are expected to stay abreast of university academic policies and procedures, current research, and developments in the field of academic advising and to share resources with their colleagues.
  • Serves as a liaison between the University College Academic Advising and Orientation Center, assigned academic departments, and one Student Development office.
  • Keeps accurate records of student contacts, documents student visits for accountability purposes and maintains confidentiality.
  • Establishes and maintains collegial, respectful relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and families and appreciates and encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • Represents the AAOC at various committees and University-related functions, including open houses and Admissions receptions.
  • Actively participates in all current and new initiatives of the Advising and Orientation Center.
  • Assists with special projects as deemed appropriate by the Advising and Orientation Leadership team.


Job Competencies Include:

  • Job Knowledge: Advisor demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to perform effectively; maintains relevant info, keeps info current, and communicates it well.
  • Student-Centered Advising Skills: Advisor demonstrates skills that create a positive advising session: listening, flexibility, patience, receptivity, and responsiveness. Advisor is consistently available to meet with students via appointments and walk-ins, including students whose advisor (off-contract, part-time advisor, for example) is unavailable.
  • Assessment of Student Needs: Advisor accurately assesses students’ skills, needs, goals, concerns, and problems, and provides appropriate responses.
  • Adherence to work schedule: Advisor works 40 hours each week, except on holidays, vacation, and sick days. Advisor maintains a reasonably detailed calendar indicating appointments and Advising Center availability and clearly communicates with supervisor about scheduling, requesting days off, etc.
  • Professional Contributions and Development: Advisor seeks to improve skills and effectiveness as a professional. Advisor presents and participates in meetings and conferences beyond the office and attends appropriate and relevant workshops and professional development opportunities.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Advisor demonstrates the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, students, and parents.
  • Organizational Skills: Advisor demonstrates ability to maintain records and a filing/retrieval system, and has ready access to resources.
  • Liaison Responsibilities: Advisor is responsible for maintaining contacts outside the department for the purpose of acquiring and disseminating pertinent information to colleagues.
  • Additional Responsibilities/ Leadership Roles/Special Projects: Advisor participates in or initiates additional responsibilities and special projects (ex. committees, task forces).
  • Technological skills appropriate for the performance of job duties: Uses technology in an appropriate and professional manner and stays current with advising and orientation technology (Banner 9 and Self Service, DegreeWorks, AdvisorTrac, Early Registration Advising, Docuware, AsULearn, Google software, etc.).
Suggested Salary Range 46,000-50,000 Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university. Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest, 3 professional references, and a diversity statement.

Submitting transcripts of graduate work (unofficial) is optional. AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

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