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Academic Advisor II

Employer
Wayne State University
Location
Michigan, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 28, 2022
Position Information

Posting Details


Posting Number
046563

Position Title
Academic Advisor II

Number of Vacancies
1

School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
04 - Fine & Performing Arts

Primary Department
H0405-Theatre

Working Conditions
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Communicate effectively and accurately academic and non-academic requirements, policies and procedures to students, staff and faculty;
Maintain continuous advising relationships with students, effectively engage students in broad discussion from initial college preparedness through career planning, monitor and communicate using university systems, social media, small group, and face-to-face sessions, as appropriate;
Coordinate retention efforts;
Work with departmental supervisors and in consultation with departmental and college administrators, staff and advisors;
Act as liaison with other CFPCA units and additional units on campus as appropriate, participate in meetings and work as a member of a CFPCA advising team;
Advise prospective and current undergraduate and post bachelor students, provide a comprehensive suite of advising services, prepare work plans, advise potential and current students regarding admission, major and general education requirements and career planning;
Conduct information sessions and provide academic advising on the main campus and at extension centers;
Assist in recruiting efforts, represent department at regional high school and community college programs and at college/university recruiting events, coordinate special programs;
Verify requirements for degree completion and certification;
Continuously develop knowledge of best practices, policies and procedures, technological tools, etc., with regard to advising;
Facilitate orientation sessions and/or orientation courses for FTIACs, transfers, and other student populations;
Work with minimal supervision;
Must be available to work evening and weekend hours as needed and requested;
Provide own transportation to work and work-related events.

Unique Duties

Qualifications
Master's degree required;
At least one degree in one or more of the disciplines in the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, education, counseling, or related field;
Previous work experience in higher education or a related non-profit setting;
Computer skills commonly utilized in an office setting;
Demonstrated excellence in time management and organizational skills;
Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting;
Demonstrated ability to think creatively.

Preferred Qualifications
The College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts consists of four departments: The James Pearson Duffy Department of Art and Art History, the Department of Communication, Department of Music, and the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance. Each department prefers degree(s) and/or commensurate professional experience that corresponds to fields(s) taught in that department.

Testing Requirements
Not Applicable

Test Scheduling

Job Type
Full-Time

Job Category
Faculty and Academic Staff

Duration of Posting

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022

Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
06-28-2022

Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Is this position reposted?
No

Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)

Application Information

Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Instructions for submitting your application:

Represented Position Message


Funding/Salary Information

Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)

Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary Range
(Academic Only)

Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
No

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