Academic Advisor/Recruiter - 001544

Langston University•Langston, OK

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About The Position

Recruit qualified nursing students and provide academic advisement for prospective students and students currently enrolled in the nursing program. Serve as a positive professional role model for students. Work with diverse populations, including students, faculty and community members. Maintain open communication with the dean, site director, and course faculty. Ability to work cooperatively within a team structure. Maintain positivity as an employee of the university. Ensure compliance with departmental or university guidelines and processes. Perform other job duties as assigned by the dean or site director.

Requirements

Bachelor's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to function autonomously and effectively

Responsibilities

Travel to various areas to recruit qualified students for entry into the nursing program.
Answer student inquiries related to course prerequisites, transfer of credits, course descriptions, evaluation of transcripts, deadlines for application to programs, and completion of graduation requirements.
Assist with enrollment.
Assist in the resolution of individual academic issues.
Notify students of academic program changes.
Assist students with completion of class schedules, admission, and progression.
Represent the School of Nursing at various recruitment and career fairs.
Coordinate with other organizational university units to process admission and graduation requests as required.
Prepares correspondence and information packets, attend and participate in group orientation and other information dissemination sessions.
Performs supplemental administrative activities such as scheduling meetings, securing requested information, verifying and maintaining electronic files, and preparing summary reports.
May participate in training and evaluative sessions and recommend methods to improve recruitment and advisement activities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.