Academic Advisor - College of Arts and Humanities

About the role

Performs professional duties in one or more student services program areas at an institution of higher education.

Responsibilities

• Liaising & Communication (15%): Plans, implements and evaluates activities designed to retain students within CAH; serves as primary contact for the Clemson University Bridge to Clemson program and Success Matters program for assigned majors; assists with production of departmental recruiting brochures, materials, CAH displays, photos and publications in paper and social media; assists with development and presentation of Pre-Departure Orientation for Department Directed Study Abroad Programs.
• Recruiting & Outreach (15%): Recruits prospective students to the College and assigned majors by providing accurate information concerning the admission process, degree requirements, career outlook and facts about CAH programs; serves as primary contact for prospective transfer students to Languages, Language and International Health and Language and International Business; participates in recruiting activities for the University, College and/or assigned majors; coordinates with internal and external constituencies for all special events planning and implementation.
• Counseling (20%): Provides supportive counseling for a wide range of student problems and concerns; refers students to campus services; serves as liaison for parent inquiries following Federal guidelines; directs registration activities for advisees; evaluates and determines use in the curriculum of transfer credits from other Colleges and Universities; provides input and accurate information on curriculum and advising issues; provides support for faculty advisors; monitors enrollment in each of the majors in line with departmental guidelines and capacities.
• Advising (50%): Plans, implements and evaluates activities related to the advising and counseling of students in Languages, Language and International Health and Language and International Business in areas including recruiting, admissions, procedures, orientation, registration and course selection, academic progress, policy interpretation, career overviews, exam requirements, transfer credit, course substitutions, change of major and personal development; advises students attending Department Directed Study Abroad Programs; plans and implements new student orientation for students entering assigned majors as freshmen and transfer; assigns faculty advisors to students in each major; coordinates development of faculty academic advisors.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Not responsible for supervising employees.
• Budgetary Responsibilities: No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
• Essential Personnel Level: Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives; not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.

Qualifications

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

Schedule

Standard Hours: 37.5

Pay

Expected Salary Range: $49,000 - $50,000. Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Benefits

• Military equivalency: Clemson University allows educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
• Veteran preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions (applicants must meet minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate veteran status by uploading a DD‑214).