Academic Advisor (Pool)

General Summary

Advise and counsel all assigned students on curriculum requirements, vocational information, scholarship and /or academic achievement problems.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Advises students on courses, class loads, course changes, withdrawals, transfers of credits, eligibility for credit by examination and time extensions.
• Provides general advisory and vocational information to students and assists in the distribution of information.
• Affords assistance in the administration of advising programs designed for specific students, such as students with special needs, evening students, probationary students, foreign students, etc.
• Affords assistance to Departmental advisors concerning academic policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and participates on University committees.
• If applicable to area of assignment, adheres to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
• Performs related Departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of academic advising and counseling, course work and related degree programs, typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• One year of experience in a counseling-related environment, is necessary.
• Written and interpersonal communication skills, in order to effectively interact with students, are necessary.
• Personal computer knowledge is necessary.
• Ability to perform physically active work of a light nature including occasional lifting requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to transport materials and equipment may be necessary depending on area of assignment.
• Previous experience providing knowledge of academic areas of assignment may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional counseling licensure is desirable.
• Teaching experience is desirable.