Academic Advisor

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

The Sam M. Walton College of Business is seeking candidates for the position of Academic Advisor on the transfer 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 considered new transfer students or transfer freshmen. This position requires teaching 2-3 sections of Freshman Business Connections each fall semester, assisting 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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