N96497 Academic Advisor

Northeastern State University•Broken Arrow, OK

41d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides academic advising services to Northeastern State University students. This job will be located in Broken Arrow campus.

Knowledge of admission, registration and degree program requirements.
Knowledge of academic standards governing the student population.
Knowledge of student recruitment and retention principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs, including the BANNER system.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Provides students with university admission, registration and academic program information; communicates general policy information and available services to first-year students.
Assists students with the enrollment management processes and with registration.
Provides information on financial aid, counseling services, and other related university resources.
Ensures that students are familiar with the university catalog and other relevant advisement information.
Reviews and updates student information in the BANNER system as appropriate.
Processes transfer credit evaluations; prepares degree audits.
Serves as liaison to instructional departments; facilitates student referrals to appropriate counselor or faculty advisor.
Writes letters of recommendations, scholarship letters, and other school-related correspondence for students.
Monitors student academic progression to ensure the retention standards are retained.
Participates in student recruitment activities.
Facilitates advisement orientation programs.
Performs related duties.