Academic Advisor II
- Employer
- Alcorn State University
- Location
- Lorman, Mississippi, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 31, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Counselor Education, Administrative, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services, Counseling
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Academic Advisor II
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with experience.
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
University College
Job Summary
The incumbent advises and counsels freshmen and sophomores through the adjustment to college life from secondary school, while simultaneously assisting students with adjustment to being away from home, making mature decisions independently, and strengthening academic skills.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of counseling theories and techniques, theories of learning and human development, and relevant and desirable student learning outcomes; including intellectual growth, realistic self-appraisal, enhanced self-esteem, clarified values, career choice and achievement of personal and educational goals
Computer technology skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite, email/internet applications, and student information systems
Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
The ability to teach post-secondary students to make sound education planning decisions and develop academic success skills
Essential Job Functions
Advises and counsels freshmen and transfer students, monitoring their overall academic progress through mandatory advising sessions
Provides proactive and intrusive advising interventions for students, including referral and follow-up with other units of the University
Uses the Noel-Levitz Retention Management System and other tools to assist in advising students
Documents the student advising history electronically
Participates in New Student Registration and Orientation programs
Assists in the planning and execution of programs such as convocation, orientation, high school day and various workshops
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Counseling, Education or related field
Two (2) years’ counseling or advising experience
Licensing and Certifications
N/A
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Travel
Occasionally
Extended Work Hours
Occasionally
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1075
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
10/31/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Job Title
Academic Advisor II
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with experience.
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
University College
Job Summary
The incumbent advises and counsels freshmen and sophomores through the adjustment to college life from secondary school, while simultaneously assisting students with adjustment to being away from home, making mature decisions independently, and strengthening academic skills.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of counseling theories and techniques, theories of learning and human development, and relevant and desirable student learning outcomes; including intellectual growth, realistic self-appraisal, enhanced self-esteem, clarified values, career choice and achievement of personal and educational goals
Computer technology skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite, email/internet applications, and student information systems
Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
The ability to teach post-secondary students to make sound education planning decisions and develop academic success skills
Essential Job Functions
Advises and counsels freshmen and transfer students, monitoring their overall academic progress through mandatory advising sessions
Provides proactive and intrusive advising interventions for students, including referral and follow-up with other units of the University
Uses the Noel-Levitz Retention Management System and other tools to assist in advising students
Documents the student advising history electronically
Participates in New Student Registration and Orientation programs
Assists in the planning and execution of programs such as convocation, orientation, high school day and various workshops
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Counseling, Education or related field
Two (2) years’ counseling or advising experience
Licensing and Certifications
N/A
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Travel
Occasionally
Extended Work Hours
Occasionally
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1075
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
10/31/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a master's degree in counseling or related field?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
- Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
Company
A great educational choice, Alcorn State University in Mississippi is a place of purpose, history, and discovery, and the nation's oldest, land-grant HBCU
Company info
- Website
- http://www.alcorn.edu/
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