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Academic Advisor CET

Employer
East Carolina University
Location
Greenville

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Student Affairs, Academic Advising
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Academic Advisor CET Please see Special Instructions for more details. East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Additionally, 3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed directly to Whitney Wilson, College of Engineering and Technology, 1000 E. 5th Street, MailStop 507, Greenville, NC 27858. The candidate of choice will also be required to provide an original, official transcript. Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Academic Advisor CET Position Number 002688 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH College of Engineering and Tech Department Homepage http://www.ecu.edu/cet Advertising Department COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Academic Advisor Working Title Academic Advisor Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range Commensurate with Qualifications Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Non-Faculty Job Category Non-Faculty Instructional & Research Organizational Unit Overview

The role of the Academic Advisor is to mentor and advise students on academic and career matters to encourage professional development and enhance pursuit of academic goals. Academic Advisors assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans; promote student intellectual and personal development; discuss and clarify educational, career and life goals; help students to acquire relevant information and services; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in context of student’s life and career goals. Academic Advisors engage in the evaluation of student diagnostic exams related to learning styles, career goals and academic stressors and analyze student information system data to better understand the academic challenges faced by their particular student populations.
Academic Advisors perform advising duties that are based on theories and knowledge of teaching, advising, learning and human development, reflect developmental and demographic profiles of the student population, and respond to the needs of individuals, special populations, and communities.

Job Duties

The Academic Advisor must effectively advise students from different concentrations and develop programs and/or resources to support student success. The Academic Advisor brings to the position a sense of fresh ideas, creative approaches and ability to execute. The Advisor effectively advises a caseload of current students from a variety of concentrations within the Department of Engineering and develops services which support student success.

Advising staff are responsible for academic policy, progress and ECU and major procedures. Advisors serve as academic department and campus liaisons. Advisors keep abreast of changes in ECU policy and curriculum through training sessions, continuing education, and higher education coursework as well as belong to appropriate professional organizations. They attend conferences to keep abreast of newest advising trends, career options for students and implement new technology to assist in management of advising. Advisors have a multiple of roles in helping students, from pre-admission, summer orientation, to guiding the student through graduation. This position would have a wide understanding of each area to effectively guide students to their best fit.

Minimum Education/Experience

A master’s degree in an appropriate field from an appropriately accredited institution is required.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Experience in academic advising or counseling in an institution of higher education is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicant

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Additionally, 3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed directly to Whitney Wilson, College of Engineering and Technology, 1000 E. 5th Street, MailStop 507, Greenville, NC 27858. The candidate of choice will also be required to provide an original, official transcript.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date 05/16/2019 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 05/30/2019 Rank Level Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/28800 AA/EOE

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

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    • Chronicle of Higher Education
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    • Journal of Blacks in Higher Ed
    • Hispanic Outlook
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Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Additional Document #1
  2. Additional Document #2

Organization

ECU offers a challenging academic environment and an energetic campus life. We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. One of the perks of working at ECU is that you can take up to 9 credit hours of classes per year at no cost to you. There is also a textbook loan program in place available to permanent ECU staff and faculty, or their eligible dependent children or spouse. ECU also offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, and generous leave time.

Scholarship. Discovery. Service. Leadership.

Here, those values are more than just buzzwords. They indicate the wealth of opportunity that ECU students experience while engaging in the rigorous pursuit of knowledge. They define the many ways in which students innovate and forge new paths. They encompass the life lessons our students learn while serving others and improving communities. They emphasize the encouragement our students receive to stand up and lead the way into a brighter tomorrow. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/admissions/whyecu.cfm

To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University:

  • Uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access;
  • Prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society;
  • Develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change;
  • Discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond;
  • Transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and
  • Improves quality of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics.

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/chancellor/mission-and-vision.cfm

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