PT Academic Professional - Academic Advisor - TRiO ProgramThis posting is open until filled

Hours per Week: Up to 28 Hours

PT Academic Prof-Pay Based on PT Salary Schedule

Number of openings: 2

Department: Student Affairs Administration

Position Type: Provisional

Position Level: PT Faculty ILF-MD

Position Number: PVTRIO

Bargaining Unit: MAHE (Michigan Association for Higher Education)

Job Summary and Description

Advise students in all majors. Assist with completing and monitoring My Academic Pathways. Serve as a liaison with other academic support units on campus to ensure accurate advising information is communicated to students. In collaboration with academic departments, advise students concerning degree requirements, course selection, academic status, and class expectations.

Collaborate in registration planning activities and provide assistance with fall, spring and summer registrations.

Support retention functions by communicating with potential students and referring students to available student support services, such as study skills, tutoring, financial aid, career and personal counseling etc. Monitoring students’ performance and academic plans to provide adequate intervention. Maintain and update student records, work with student databases.

Participate in and lead small group activities such as TRiO new student orientations, summer institute workshops, graduation/transfer workshops and chaperone college visits and cultural activities.

Assist in special projects as needed as well as complete and submit semester reports to TRIO director. This position is 12 months and works 20-25 hours/week.

This position requires a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and Saturdays

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Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required:

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Student Development, Counseling, Education or related field required.

Two (2) years experience with adult populations is required.

Preferred:

Three (3) years experience in a higher educational setting providing personal, career, or academic advising preferred.

Two (2) years experience working with low income, first generation, and disabled students in the area of academic advising workshop development, systems development, and internships preferred.