Advising Student Support Specialist - W. P. Carey at ASU
- Employer
- W. P. Carey, ASU
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Aug 24, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Description
The W. P. Carey School of Business Undergraduate Programs Office is committed to the success of our students during their time at ASU and beyond. We are looking for a service-oriented individual who is committed to serving a diverse student body and can incorporate a “Business is Personal” attitude. A successful candidate will have strong technical and organizational skills, a “How can I help?” approach, excellent time management skills, and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively.Student Support Specialists are a specialized team within the Undergraduate Advising Office that jumps in and is willing to help out whenever and wherever is necessary; this includes handling all incoming calls and emails for our undergraduate advising office, working independently with students in-person as they enter the advising office, assessing and researching transfer credits, attending Camp Carey, assisting with new student orientations, and attending W. P. Carey Convocations. In addition, a candidate must be comfortable with change and be able to adapt quickly.
Essential Duties
- Provides assistance and support to students and visitors utilizing their knowledge of Arizona State University, as a whole, as well as the W. P. Carey Community
- Supports students through complex academic situations to aid in their understanding of policy and procedures (including, but not limited to: withdrawals, overrides, and student accounts)
- Offers referrals for nonacademic issues and/or concerns to students and visitors (including, but not limited to the offices of: Student Health, Counseling and Consultation, and Financial Aid)
- Handles case management through Salesforce and SOS by reviewing incoming student requests and responding to inquiries, or distributing inquires to the appropriate team
- Constantly remains up-to-date on changes and upcoming events within the university and WPC, this involves online research, making connections with other ASU offices, and developing open communication across all of ASU to best service students
- Splits time administratively supporting current students as well as incoming transfer students by evaluating transcripts to interpret degree audit reports, as well as provide exceptions when needed; this may also include communicating with various ASU offices to post exceptions
- Participates in recruitment/admissions, retention, career development, and student engagement activities, including teaching a student success course, attending Camp Carey, assisting at new student orientation, and attending W. P. Carey convocations
- May advise in regards to the Business Minor and work closely with non-business advisors to assist non-business students with business concentrations
- May supervise student employees on special projects
- Performs general administrative and clerical duties (including, but not limited to: organizing mail, coordinating offices, delegating supplies, rescheduling appointments, etc.)
Days and Schedule: Work hours commensurate with the Undergraduate Programs Office hours: Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Schedule may include some evening and weekend hours based on office events.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND one year of administrative and appropriate program experience; OR, Five years of progressively responsible administrative and appropriate program experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a high-volume, service focused environment
- Evidence of effective customer service skills; team work
- Evidence of effective communication skills
- Evidence of effective problem solving skills; critical thinking; and time management skills
- Experience in rapidly adapting and effectively utilizing new technology, practices and policies
- Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, faculty, students, administration and others
- Organizational experience while prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced and service-focused environment; detail-oriented
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, faculty, students, administration and others
- Organizational experience while prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced and service-focused environment; detail-oriented
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
Working Environment
- Use cognitive ability to provide students with an understanding of policies, procedures, and requirements of various degree and certification programs within the school of business, as well as ASU wide policy and procedures
- Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, to develop and update advisement materials in various formats (electronic, hard-copy, etc.)
- Coordinate and present information to current and prospective students, parents, and visitors
- Rapidly learn, adapt, and effectively utilize new technology, practices, policies, and methods
- Embody a, “How can I help you?” mentality and be embedded in a “Business is Personal” culture
- Work with students independently as well as a large team environment
- Work extended hours, including evenings and/or weekends as needed
Department Statement
The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is one of the largest business schools in the United States with more than 15,000 students and 100,000 alumni worldwide. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year, the W. P. Carey School welcomes diversity and encourages global thinking. The W. P. Carey School is internationally recognized for its leadership in business education, groundbreaking research and innovation, and renowned faculty, making us one of the top-ranked business schools in the country. Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu.
ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher
education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence,
entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American
University is a single, unified institution comprising four
differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social,
cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its
research is inspired by real world application blurring the
boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU
serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona,
the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and
cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and
more than one hundred nations across the globe.
ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
basis protected by law.
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