What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor (Part-time, Non-Benefited) 1 position - Worcester State University position at Worcester State University?
TITLE: Academic Advisor
DEPARTMENT: Academic Success
SUPERVISOR: Assistant Dean, Academic Success Center
SCHEDULE: Up to 18.5 hours per week.
General Statement of Duties: Provide walk-in advising support to undergraduate students across all disciplines. Serve as the main contact for students who are considering a withdrawal or leave of absence from the University. This person must have the ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals and to be perceptive and understanding of student concerns. Job requires extreme sensitivity and appropriate handling of confidential information and a professional approach to all responsibilities as outlined below.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a walk-in advisor to undergraduate students across all disciplines to answer general questions related to program and University requirements.
- Meet with all incoming transfer students and evaluate transfer credit as it relates to general education and major requirements. Identify a first semester schedule for this population in consultation with the academic department.
- Counsel students considering withdrawals or leaves of absence and assist them in filling out any necessary paperwork.
- Serve as an undeclared advisor.
- Assist with orientation programs, Open Houses, Congratulations Day, First-Year Student Registration Programs, and Transfer Advising.
- Maintain working knowledge of computer systems including Image Now, Datatel, Accuplacer, Transfer Equivalency System (TES).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, listening, and counseling skills.
3. Ability to interact with a very diverse group of faculty, students, staff, and university personnel.
4. Experience working in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master's degree in a related field.
Additional Information:
Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.
Hourly rate: $23/ hour
Salary : $23