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Offer: Academic Advisor:Austin Peay State UniversityJob description:Academic AdvisorPlease see Special Instructions for more details.An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after Information technology has been submitted.
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20121625Staff Working Title: Academic Advisor Pay Rate: income is competitive and commensurate with education and practice. Employment Job Category: Administrative/Professional Regular/Temporary: Regular If temporary, list duration: Type of Appointment: Fiscal Contract Period: 12 month Position Summary Information Position Summary: The Academic Advisor has primary responsibility of advising and retention of business majors. Advisors will be supporting students from specific college programs. Advisors will additionally support university wide retention initiatives that supports all APSU students. Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. Primary tasks and Job responsibilities: » Advise a caseload of business students to support their success at APSU. » Be a proactive and constructive participant within an advising team dedicated to student success. » Provide proactive advising using techniques such as motivational interviewing and appreciative advising framework. » Support student retention by working with advisees in academic difficulty and recommending appropriate » actions and resources. » Utilize retention data to inform decisions on student advising initiatives » Track and manage Academic Alerts on all assigned advisees. » Assist students in the process of declaring or changing a major. » Participate in retention initiatives sponsored by the department, college, or university. » Help students understand university and degree requirements, interpret a degree evaluation, and develop a responsible approach to academic planning. » Be expertiseable of all business programs at the university; maintain consciousness of and integrate revisions in departmental requirements. » Support the College of Business Success Coordinator in planning the logistics and the advisement of students at Govs ROW. » Assist with the coordination and delivery of workshops and classroom presentations regarding academic advisement. » Represent the College of Business during campus events such as AP Day and campus college fairs. » Perform other job-related tasks as assigned expertise, expertise, and Abilities: » capability to efficiently operate a personal computer and connected software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and SungardHE Banner. » expertise of university and degree requirements. » capability to work with diverse populations, to establish rapport with university students, and to interact with family members. » capability to maintain accurate files and records of student contacts, both electronically and on paper. » capability to maintain confidentiality. » capability to communicate effectively and appropriately, both verbally and in writing. » capability to work in a team environment as well as complete tasks individually. » capability to apply student development and career development theories. » Commitment to keeping abreast of current advisement literature and practices. » expertiseable of FERPA. Physical Requirements: » Sedentary Work: Capable of exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Required Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » Bachelor's degree from an accredited university » practice working in an educational and/or university setting with a diverse student population preferred, particularly with at-risk student populations. » Computer literacy. » capability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends. » practice working with diverse populations. » A background check will be required for the prosperous applicant. Posting Detail Information Open Date: 10/31/2024 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to candidates: An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after Information technology has been submitted. Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher? » Yes » No Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Letter of Recommendation 1 » Letter of Recommendation 2 » Letter of Recommendation 3 Skills:
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