Academic Advisor

Pittsburg State University•Pittsburg, KS

About The Position

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for Academic Advisors in the Student Success Program department. The primary function of the Academic Advisor is to advise undergraduate students regarding program requirements, course selection, and class scheduling. Duties and Responsibilities of Position: Academic Student Advisement 40% Advise students about academic requirements and selection of courses Perform and interpret degree audits Demonstrate respect for all individuals Participate in the planning, implementation, and the evaluation of the academic advisement program's goals and objectives. Identify options for students to satisfy degree requirements; assist students in completion Participate in orientations for the first‐time college students and transfer students Coordinate communication to the students regarding such things as registration and academic probation; this could include the maintenance of a student listserv Participate in institutional student development and retention programs Serve as resource for faculty/staff Administrative & Programmatic Duties 20% Disseminate information on institutional policies and procedures Understand the institution's interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc. Review and interpretation of placement and other standardized test scores, unofficial transcripts, and courses prerequisites Develop advising materials and presentations to support individual and group student sessions Data, Assessment & Continuous Improvement 20% Maintain accurate records (including electronic records) of interactions with students Maintain systematic and frequent contact with advisees Stay abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in college‐wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates Engage in professional development activities, which may include but are not limited to, memberships in professional organizations; attendance at conferences, workshops, division, and department training sessions; stay current with information technology skills Student Success & Engagement 15% Be a student advocate when appropriate Serve as liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices, colleges, and departments. Refer students to the appropriate specialized staff for such issues as comprehensive counseling, financial assistance, study abroad, etc. Monitor student registration activities and recommend solutions to academic difficulties Other Duties as assigned 5% Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Advising

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology or related field
Candidate's must hold a bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology or related field.
This degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling or related fields
Experience advising and/or counseling in Higher Education
Experience working with college students and parents

Responsibilities

Advise students about academic requirements and selection of courses
Perform and interpret degree audits
Demonstrate respect for all individuals
Participate in the planning, implementation, and the evaluation of the academic advisement program's goals and objectives.
Identify options for students to satisfy degree requirements; assist students in completion
Participate in orientations for the first‐time college students and transfer students
Coordinate communication to the students regarding such things as registration and academic probation; this could include the maintenance of a student listserv
Participate in institutional student development and retention programs
Serve as resource for faculty/staff
Disseminate information on institutional policies and procedures
Understand the institution's interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.
Review and interpretation of placement and other standardized test scores, unofficial transcripts, and courses prerequisites
Develop advising materials and presentations to support individual and group student sessions
Maintain accurate records (including electronic records) of interactions with students
Maintain systematic and frequent contact with advisees
Stay abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in college‐wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates
Engage in professional development activities, which may include but are not limited to, memberships in professional organizations; attendance at conferences, workshops, division, and department training sessions; stay current with information technology skills
Be a student advocate when appropriate
Serve as liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices, colleges, and departments.
Refer students to the appropriate specialized staff for such issues as comprehensive counseling, financial assistance, study abroad, etc.
Monitor student registration activities and recommend solutions to academic difficulties
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Advising