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Job Offer: Academic Advisor:Lamar UniversityJob description:Academic Advisor
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20113005 Position Title: Academic Advisor FTE: 1.00 Employment type: Staff Department: Dean of Arts and Sciences Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function: About this function: This position is responsible for providing comprehensive academic advising and student success support to an assigned cohort of students. An Academic Advisor for Pre-Professional Programs advises undergraduate students pursuing a health sciences Pre-Professional concentration (Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, etc.). The position focuses heavily on enrollment, reenrollment, and departmental and academic requirements. What You'll Do - Position Job responsibilities: » Serves as academic advisor. » Performs data entry and data processing using Microsoft Access software. » Prepares and maintains academic files on pre-professional students, professional school candidates, and prospective students. » Answer phones and gives out general information. » Advises students of curriculum and catalog requirements, and counsels students regarding Professional School admission requirements » Processes all paperwork related to academic advising, per policies » Assist COAS faculty and staff in various activities related to program, including written and verbal communications with students, faculty and community agencies. » Serves as a communication link for all current and potential Pre-Professional students in office and at recruitment and orientation events. » Performs other related activities to support the COAS and the Pre-Professional Program. » Performs routine clerical tasks such as writing memos and letters, filling, and running errands. Key Competencies: » Must be able to communicate information pertaining to university academic policies to students in a relatable method » knowledge or practice with recruitment, retention, and student success programs » Proficient with Microsoft office suite » Excellent customer service skills » Strong writing and verbal communication skills » Strong organizational skills » Ethical, able to maintain confidential information » Demonstrated leadership abilities skills Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to execute a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings. Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-located community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our skills is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. advantages: » Health, dental & vision insurance » Life insurance » State of Texas Retirement plans » Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents. » Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance - Lamar University Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » Bachelor's degree. EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement: Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran candidates in conformity with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Appropriate qualifications: Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. income: $37,330 - $48,529 Work Employment Type: Application Information Posting Date: 10/23/2024 Close Date: 01/23/2025 Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions: Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in conformity with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, candidates must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. candidates WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE. » Yes » No » * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree? » No » Yes Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter » Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents » Miscellaneous Skills:
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