Academic Advisor - Advanced Education Programs

Department
Advanced Education Programs

Job Posting Title
Academic Advisor - Advanced Education Programs

Job Description

This 12 month, full-time, non-teaching, non-tenure track on-campus position supports the Advanced Education Programs and Teacher Education Department graduate students. Collaboration with the department chairs and program coordinators is required to positively promote the AEP and TE Department and support graduate students of these departments. The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal skills, possess a desire to help students achieve personal and professional goals through accomplishment of their chosen degree or endorsement plan. A strong work ethic coupled with problem solving skills and being a self-starter are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field. Work experience may not be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's Degree is preferred. The successful candidate should possess advising, communication, and situation management skills, as he or she is required to interact continually with students in a professional manner. The abilities to communicate professionally, defuse student anxiety, and interact with a wide range of student personalities and needs are crucial. The advisor must be able to guide students along the pathway of the student’s major, counseling students to anticipate deadlines for enrollment, financial aid, and other critical milestones including withdrawal dates. The advisor will have a strong work ethic and will take the initiative to solve problems. The ability to organize and prioritize work is essential.

Job Duties

• Serve as the first contact for specific AEP and TE graduate programs, which requires a full knowledge and understanding of these programs.
• Coordinate information and answer questions regarding aspects of specific AEP and TE graduate programs such as courses to take and order in which to take them, general information regarding the comprehensive exam process, and licensure needs.
• Advise AEP and TE graduate students on academic issues.
• Maintain student files and records.
• Make students aware of relevant Fort Hays State University policies and procedures.
• Assist students as needed in the completion of enrollment such as adding or dropping courses.
• Advise and assist with AEP and TE Department recruiting efforts.
• Make referrals to appropriate campus and external assistance providers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Develop extensive knowledge of specific AEP and TE graduate programs.
• Collaborate with a diverse faculty and staff serving students in Kansas, nationally, and internationally.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Have a genuine desire to help people achieve their educational goals.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Be able to identify and solve problems.
• Have advanced technology skills.

Priority Deadline: October 19, 2022 (30 days from posting)

Base Salary Information:

Bachelor’s degree - $36,000 per year (12-month contract)

Master’s degree or higher - $39,000 per year (12-month contract)

Benefits

Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Required Application Documents

Please submit a cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three professional references. Submit one PDF with all of the required application documents.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Dr. Phillip Olt, Assistant Professor, Advanced Education Programs

Email: paolt@fhsu.edu

Phone: 785-628-4413

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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