Advising Coordinator- College of Business and Industry

University of Arkansas System • Fort Smith, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advising Coordinator is responsible for establishing and implementing processes that ensure exemplary academic and career advising service in the College of Business and Industry as well as fostering a collaborative, student-centered climate which promotes student success. The position reports to the Dean of the College of Business and Industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Two years experience in higher education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in working with diverse groups of people
• Strong attention to detail
• High level of organizational ability
• Exceptional customer service
• Team oriented
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Experience in academic advising, student services and/or using Workday/Navigate

Responsibilities

• Assist students with major and course selection, while providing career development and academic advising direction
• Ensure consistent, accurate and timely processing of all documentation related to advising, graduation, etc.
• Actively participate in campus strategies that increase student retention
• Review academic standing of students for possible intervention, support and referrals
• Support campus and college recruitment and yield activities
• Maintain a working knowledge of current career exploration and employment trends
• Audit student academic records and generate reports to support departmental enrollment and prerequisite inquiries
• Monitor program admission processes and manage faculty assignment of students
• Support student engagement activities in the College
• Provide customer service and promote the public image of the University to all students and the community in a friendly accurate manner
• Other duties as assigned
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by providing leadership to subordinates.
• Requires consistent on-time attendance.

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 percent of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees