Academic Advisor

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

The Academic Advisor will be expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities: Advise undergraduate students in the College of Education and Health Professions in the creation and implementation of achievable academic plans; assist with the development and revision of advising related materials and processes; provide ample appointments to support student conversations and support; work with the faculty and program coordinators of assigned academic units to disseminate information and resources to students; support student success initiatives in the college and campus; assist with new student orientation and other college recruiting efforts. Regular, non-disruptive and reliable attendance is required, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience in academic advising, career counseling, student development counseling, student support services, student affairs, admissions, or a related higher education experience
• Knowledge of experiential learning, developmental advising, and proactive advising
• Demonstrated excellence in conversation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain and compile student records
• Ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others or in teams

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of experience in academic advising, career counseling, student development counseling, student support services, student affairs, admissions, or a related higher education experience

Responsibilities

• Advise undergraduate students in the College of Education and Health Professions in the creation and implementation of achievable academic plans
• Assist with the development and revision of advising related materials and processes
• Provide ample appointments to support student conversations and support
• Work with the faculty and program coordinators of assigned academic units to disseminate information and resources to students
• Support student success initiatives in the college and campus
• Assist with new student orientation and other college recruiting efforts
• Regular, non-disruptive and reliable attendance is required, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

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

What This Job Offers

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