College of Health & Human Services, Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: PT • Pay Grade: PT 07 • Division: Academic and Student Affairs • Campus Location: Main Campus

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Advise CHHS students on academic, career, and college planning issues and assist in the distribution of information.
• Assist students on issues related to CHHS programs and course, class loads, course changes, withdrawals, transfers of credit, etc.
• Assist in administering advising programs designed for specific students such as students with special needs, evening students, probationary students, international students, non-degree students, etc.
• Assist with in-service training seminars for advisors, graduate assistants, and student advising assistants.
• Maintain relationships with all campus student academic and services offices, which may include Admissions, Records and Registration, the Graduate School, etc.
• Adhere to all Eastern Michigan University standards, policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and participate on University committees.
• If applicable to area of assignment, adhere to all NCAA, Mid-American Conference, and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate undergraduate student recruitment plan.
• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of CHHS course work and related degree programs; typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• One year of experience advising college students, preferably with a focus on CHHS disciplines, is required.
• Written and interpersonal communication skills, in order to effectively interact with students, are required.
• Personal computer knowledge is required.
• 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

• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with student information systems, preferably BANNER, as well as database software is preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Appointment Percentage: 100%