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Academic Advisor II

Employer
Alcorn State University
Location
Lorman, Mississippi, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Oct 31, 2024

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 (*).

  1. * Do you have a master's degree in counseling or related field?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
  4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
  5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
  6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
Optional Documents

Company

Alcorn State University

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
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