Academic Advisor

East Carolina University

Academic Advisor
Vacancy #:  500235
Recruitment Range:  Commensurate with Qualifications
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Organizational Unit Overview
To provide advising services to ECU students interested in the disciplines and degrees in the Harriot College of Arts and Sciences.

Job Duties        
The primary role of the academic advisor is to provide effective academic advising to students intending to major in one of the departments within the college. HCAS utilizes an advising model that is a combination of professional academic advisors and faculty advisors to provide student advising. Advisors assist students with making appropriate course selection, identifying their interests and talents, choosing careers and appropriate majors, understanding university academic policies and procedures, and becoming engaged in the life of the university. The professional advisor’s primary role is to provide effective academic advising to students who are interested in majors within the Thomas Harriot College of Arts & Sciences.

The advisors’ duties include:

1. Assisting students in major and career exploration and course selection Ensuring that advisees understand registration processes Assisting students with understanding the foundations curriculum Maintaining organized and current records Monitoring advisee’s academic performance Referring students to appropriate university units, learning resources, and support services Meeting regularly with students Promoting student engagement in social, volunteer and civic activities, and major-related student organizations Creating programs, workshops, and other initiatives to enhance students’ academic performance Teaching the Freshman Seminar course Participating in activities such as Open House and summer orientation Providing input into new and improved programs and systems to enhance student retention Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education/Experience  

A Master’s degree is required. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education    
Two or more years of experience in counseling, advising, and/or teaching is preferred. Also, prefer that the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree be in a liberal arts or sciences discipline. Strong advising, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills. Computer skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Special Instructions to Applicant  

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant         
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Applications will be considered until position is filled. Please submit an online ECU application for vacancy # 500235 to ECU Human Resources at http://jobs.ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment          
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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