ACADEMIC ADVISOR #00084964

Hiring Department

Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Salary
$42,000 - $51,626 annually

Job Description
The Missouri S&T Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering Departments are seeking applicants to fill the role of Academic Advisor. The primary purpose of this position is to perform academic advising responsibilities for undergraduate students in the Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering Departments.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Guide students in developing and accomplishing educational plans.
• Advise students about scholastic programs and academic progress.
• Provide information to students regarding university resources to enhance academic success and problem-solving.
• Coordinate (e.g., compiles, verifies, prepares) materials, information, programs, etc. as assigned.
• Advise/provide support to current and prospective students in Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering departments.
• Perform standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, resourcing, etc., as necessary.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs/projects according to plan and/or with guidance.
• Advise students on a variety of academic issues such as course planning and selection, degree programs, selection of a major/minor field of study, course schedules, scholastic probations, and all college/department policies and procedures as necessary. Initiate and maintain contact with students regarding academic progress.
• Maintain/update student files, both hard copy and electronic.
• Assist students with non-academic problem solving, provide general campus information, and refer students to appropriate campus resources (financial aid, disability services, learning center, international affairs, student health services, counseling center, and career planning and placement center, etc.).
• Assist faculty by providing information regarding college and department policies and academic rules.
• Assist with department program assessment data analysis and reports.
• Conduct individual and/or group advising sessions with students.
• Compose written documents (references, verification letters, response to student inquiries, etc.) as needed. Collect and analyze data relative to advising and student academic progress.
• Utilize web-based instruments (i.e. S&T Connect, Joe’SS and Schedule Planner) for advising.
• Utilize Excel, Word, Adobe, and potentially other software tools.
• Process all advising forms in and out of the advising office, send welcome emails, and assign advisors in Joe’SS.
• Advise students concerning the department scholarship program and coordinate the department scholarship program.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.