Academic Advisor II

Alcorn State University•Lorman, MS

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About The Position

The incumbent advises and counsels freshmen and sophomores through the adjustments 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.

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling, Education or related field.
Two (2) years' counseling or advising experience.
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.

Responsibilities

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-Levits Retention Management System and other tools to assist in advising students
Documents the student advising historically 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
Other related duties as assigned