(Hybrid) Senior Academic Advisor - School of Nursing

West Virginia University • WV

102d

About The Position

This position in Undergraduate Education is responsible for providing one-on-one- and on-line academic counsel (advising) to approximately 150 – 200 Pre-Nursing and Nursing students at Potomac State College and WVU Institute of Technology. This position works closely with the Director of Advising & Student Success at the School of Nursing. This position co-coordinates the unit’s initiatives on undergraduate student retention efforts, and evaluates student needs, objectives, interests and previous academic performance to direct achievable academic plan.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in academic advising, career counseling or psychological counseling.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education experience highly desirable, particularly in the area of student advising, recruitment and enrollment management.
• Experience working in student services preferable.
• Experience working in high school or higher education preferable.
• Experience working with at-risk students and coordinating remedial educational programs preferable.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students for undergraduate Nursing programs with regard to the WVU Catalog, undergraduate admission requirements, the School of Nursing Undergraduate Handbook and persistence to degree completion.
• Manages an academic caseload of approximately 150 - 200 undergraduate students who are primarily, but not exclusively, majoring in BSN degree and programs at Potomac State College and WVU Institution of Technology.
• Employs developmental and prescriptive models of academic advising in identifying competencies in quantitative, expository, and technical subjects required for successful matriculation to Nursing.
• Works individually with students to build an academic matriculation plan and promote timely admission into a desired department/major.
• Utilizes the WVU Undergraduate Catalog and researches university/college policies and procedures to aid in providing accurate and timely academic counsel.
• Coordinates the approval process for students attempting course work in transient. Reviews course offerings at transient institutions, obtain course syllabi, and consult with other colleges/schools in identifying equivalent WVU courses.
• Assists students with federal financial aid appeals in compliance with the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Eligibility and deadlines established by the Office of Financial Aid.
• Assesses students’ concerns and makes referrals to other University representatives/units (i.e. faculty, academic chairpersons, student support units, etc.).
• Assists in academic advising workshops to instruct students on student information systems utilized for course registration, progression toward degree completion, etc.
• Adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) by maintaining the strictest confidentiality of academic records.
• Serves as the primary instructor for the First-Year Seminar course during the fall term for Pre-Nursing and Nursing students.
• Mentors students on employing the appropriate dialogue and degree of professionalism in communicating with faculty, staff, senior administrators and external constituents.
• Participates in New Student Orientation by assisting freshman students with course registration, defining the general education foundation, assessing persistence to degree completion, interpreting policies and procedures that govern undergraduate admissions and degree requirements.
• Assists with other university events, including; Decide WVU days, Mid-Year Academy, etc., some of which are scheduled outside normal university operating hours.
• Serves on staffing and selection committees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year
• Range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees