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Job Opportunity: Academic Advisor II:University of MemphisJob description:Academic Advisor II
Posting DetailsPosting InformationPosting Number: SAECC3984 Advertised Title: Academic Advisor II Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number: 016071 Job Category: Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department: Academic Advising Center Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: Master's Degree and a minimum of three (3) years of appropriate practice in a higher education academic advising center. significant practice may substitute for the required education. Special Conditions: The department is especially interested in candidates with a professional orientation in academic, career, and educational counseling with practice with advising tools such as Navigate, UMdegree, Banner, and Filemaker. First consideration will be given to current U of M employees. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May be required to work beyond normal schedule. Posting Date: 09/06/2024 Closing Date: 09/12/2024 Open Until Screening Begins: No Hiring Range: $50,000 - $55,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions: While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Additional Working Conditions: Special Instructions to candidates: All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu. candidates must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work practice is located on full time hours. Part time work practice will be prorated as listed. Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No Positions Supervised: expertise, expertise, and Abilities: » capability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. » capability to provide regular and prompt attendance. » capability to analyze problems paying close attention to detail and identify solutions for problem-solving. » expertise of college academic counseling best practices. » Demonstrated leadership abilities expertise in assessing academic difficulties, developing appropriate remedies, and evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of student support intervention. » Exceptional interpersonal and human relations expertise. » expertise of the methodologies used to enhance student achievement. Additional Position Information: Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only): Job tasks tasks & Job responsibilities: Advises and assists students in making informed, timely, and appropriate decisions regarding their academic major. Assists students in making decisions regarding late registrations, late drop/adds, overloads, and other matters. Makes critical decisions regarding student requests for course changes, course overloads, transfer credit requests, and late and retroactive deadlines. Advises students regarding strategies to maintain academic scholarships such as the HOPE. tasks & Job responsibilities: Assists Center Director by assuming administrative leadership abilities and liaison functions, with new staff selection and training, and with management decisions. Represents the Academic Advising Center in the absence of the Director. Provides supervision and mentorship to new Academic Advising Center staff and graduate interns. tasks & Job responsibilities: Provides orientation services to students; and assists them in adjusting to new surroundings and academic demands. Articulates multiple options to new students and facilitates selection into programs such as Honors, Fresh Connections, ACAD, Student Support Services, and Study Abroad. tasks & Job responsibilities: Assists the Director in planning Center operations, clerical staff evaluations and supervision, and maintaining printable sources of information. Coordinates the Center's evaluation process (student feedback). tasks & Job responsibilities: Attends various committee meetings and job-related events. Gathers maintains and presents updated curriculum information for their assigned academic departments. Maintains consciousness and expertise of changes in academic requirements in policies and procedures. Contacts and consults with faculty and academic departments regarding student concerns. Participates in university activities/committees representing the Center. tasks & Job responsibilities: Performs other tasks as assigned. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Are you a current University of Memphis Employee? » YES - Full time/part time (benefits eligible) » YES - Part Time (non benefits eligible) » YES - Temporary Employee » YES - Graduate adjunct/Student Worker » NO * Do you possess a Master's degree? » yes » no * Describe your academic advising practice in Higher Education (Open Ended Question) Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter » References List Optional Documents » Unofficial Transcript Skills:
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