Academic Counselor I
About The Position
The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here! Department: School of Journalism & New Media Job Summary: Advises students on academic matters, such as course selection and degree requirements, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality to ensure students reach academic, personal, and professional success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's (Required)
- Patience
- Time management
- Energetic
- Kind
- Quick learner
- Organized
- Willing to accommodate students
Nice To Haves
- Previous advising experience
- Experience with Box, SAP and myOleMiss
- Experience with Degree Finalization, Degree Audits, and experience with processing Intent to Graduate forms
- Experience with maintaining student records & confidentiality
- Experience with using Zoom and Acuity
Responsibilities
- Receives, processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
- Serves as a main point of contact for students providing basic organizational information about educational options, academic requirements and institutional resources and addressing their needs.
- Counsels students in identifying and assessing their interests, skills and values to match appropriate fields of study and career options and refers students to appropriate institutional resources.
- Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records according to program policies.
- Advise students on course selection and degree requirements.
- Analyze and audit students degree progress.
- Respond, evaluate, and complete Intent to Graduate forms.
- Completion of Veterans Term Approval & MS Tuition Grant Assistant Forms.
- Respond to calls and emails concerning course selections.
- Refer students to the appropriate areas concerning internships,study abroad, transfer credit, simultaneous approval, course appeals, and course overload requests.
- Set up appointments with students.
- Advises students and potential students concerning admission requirements, degree requirements, course selection, and related functions.
- Communicates with various offices to ensure compliance with current academic requirements and procedures.
- Participates in activities associated with the monitoring academic progress, registration of students, and maintenance of student record files.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
