Academic Advisor
About The Position
The Sam M. Walton College of Business is seeking candidates for the position of Academic Advisor on the online team. This position is responsible for advising approximately 700-800 undergraduate business students, including new freshman, graduating seniors, non-traditional, study abroad, students with disabilities, etc. This position also focuses on students who are enrolled in an online business degree program with course selection, degree requirements and progression toward graduation. This position also teaches 2-3 sections of Freshman Business Connections each fall semester, assists with New Student Orientation in the summer, as well as prospective student visits as needed to support the recruitment team. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- At least one year of experience working in a student services position in a higher education environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- At least two years of experience working in a student services position in a higher education environment
- At least one year of experience advising students in a higher education environment, preferably in a college of business.
Responsibilities
- Advising approximately 700-800 undergraduate business students
- Advising students enrolled in an online business degree program
- Teaching 2-3 sections of Freshman Business Connections each fall semester
- Assisting with New Student Orientation in the summer
- Assisting with prospective student visits as needed to support the recruitment team
Benefits
- university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
- tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- immediate leave accrual
- a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
