Academic Advisor

Pittsburg State University • Pittsburg, KS

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About The Position

Pittsburg State University is hiring an Academic Advisor in the Department of Academic Advising. The position advises undergraduate students on program requirements, course selection, and class scheduling, and supports student development, retention, and the university’s strategic goals.

The role includes academic advising; administrative and programmatic work; maintaining student records and regular contact with advisees; staying current on institutional and regulatory information; participating in professional development; and supporting student success through advocacy, referrals, and collaboration with university offices. Employment is a 12-month unclassified appointment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with weekends and evenings as needed. Employment is contingent on satisfactory criminal background and sex offender checks. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• One year of experience in a related field.
• Satisfactory criminal background and sex offender checks as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in psychology, higher education, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience advising and/or counseling in higher education.
• Experience working with college students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Advise students about academic requirements and course selection, perform and interpret degree audits, and help students identify and complete options for satisfying degree requirements.
• Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating the academic advisement program’s goals and objectives.
• Participate in orientations for first-time college and transfer students.
• Coordinate student communications about matters such as registration and academic probation, including maintaining a student listserv as needed.
• Participate in institutional student development and retention programs and serve as a resource for faculty and staff.
• Disseminate information about institutional policies and procedures and apply the institution’s interpretation of FERPA rules when handling student information.
• Review and interpret placement and other standardized test scores, unofficial transcripts, and course prerequisites.
• Develop advising materials and presentations for individual and group student sessions.
• Maintain accurate, including electronic, records of student interactions and systematic, frequent contact with advisees.
• Stay current on institutional information, including admissions requirements, programs, courses, deadlines, costs, facilities, college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates.
• Engage in professional development, such as professional organization memberships, conferences, workshops, training, and keeping information technology skills current.
• Advocate for students when appropriate and foster relationships with advisors, offices, colleges, and departments.
• Refer students to specialized staff for needs such as counseling, financial assistance, and study abroad.
• Monitor student registration activities and recommend solutions to academic difficulties.
• Perform additional responsibilities as delegated to support the division’s and university’s mission and strategic goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level