What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Auburn University at Montgomery?
Position Information
Position Information
Vacancy Number:
S-01226
Position Title:
Academic Advisor
Classification Title:
Student Advisor
Department:
College of Education Administration
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The College of Education is accepting applications for an Academic Advisor for Teacher Preparation Programs. The candidate selected will be responsible for the following:
- Provide academic counseling/advisement for students in matters related to goals, choice of curriculum, course load, study habits, and course scheduling/selecting; assess student academic needs.
- Assists in registration coordination procedures and schedule adjustments including verification.
- Develop and/or complete advising documents such as plans of study, curriculum guides, and graduation forms. Assist with admissions procedures for graduate studies.
- Verify student and course information which may include: grades, academic certification of athletes/veterans, and/or forced drops.
- Evaluate and/or update student records in order to post grades, do graduation checks, monitor students’ progress, and advise students on an appropriate course of study.
- Assist with recruitment of prospective students and retention of current students. This may require occasional after hours or weekend work such as working at Saturday Admissions events or an after-hours graduate school open house.
- Maintain program spreadsheets of student progress and information in Microsoft Excel. Purge folders as needed. Communicate effectively with students and faculty.
- Support application and/or admissions processes for incoming students as applicable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The successful candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of assigned program or function
- Knowledge of functions, operations, and/or maintenance or equipment being used
- Knowledge of acceptable advising and/or recruiting techniques and practices
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations
- Skill in making written and oral presentations
- Ability to communicate effectively with students face-to-face and via email.
- Ability to abide by FERPA regulations when communicating
- Ability to advise students
- Ability to recruit students
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Job Open Date:
07/29/2025
This posting will remain open until closed:
Yes
Job Close Date:
About the University/College
Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.
Quick Link
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/7204
Position Profile Link
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional Reference Sheet
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
- Yes
- No
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