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Academic Advisor Sr. #443399

Employer
Lamar University
Location
Beaumont, TX

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Student Affairs, Academic Advising
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Posting Number20111875Position TitleAcademic Advisor Sr. #443399FTE1.00Position TypeStaffDepartmentCollege of Business Dept Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to provide advisement and counseling for juniors and seniors in the College of Business. The Academic Advisor will work closely with the COB Cardinal Success Coach to provide support for COB students’ academic success toward completion of their degrees.

Major Essential Job Functions:
1.Responsible for advisement and registration for on-campus juniors and seniors in the College of Business.
•Makes appointments for students for Fall, Spring, and Summer semester course selections;
•Reviews grades before mandatory advisement appointment;
•Determines courses based on prerequisites and availability;
•Advises students of tutoring resources;
•Checks and releases registration holds;
•Advises students of anything which needs to be addressed prior to appointment.
2. Facilitates new student orientation by preparing files for new and transfer students.
3.Collects transcripts and scores.
4.Determines registration status.
5.Assists transfer students with filling out degree plan for major.
6.Works closely with COB Cardinal Coach to administer COB retention program.
7.Meets with prospective students and parents.
8.Provides information to department chairs on students with provisional majors.
9.Communicates with students to keep them informed about policy changes that might affect their status.
10.Checks on student’s study hall hours if needed.
11.Reports to coaches and assistant directors.
12.Provides additional support as needed.

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the university.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Required:
Two (2) years of experience, preferred. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience Required:
This job title functions as a lead worker performing same work as other regular, full-time positions led, and includes oversight of work quality, training, instructing, scheduling, and leading work assignments as directed by supervisor.

Work requires contacts with coworkers from other organizational units of the College and University. Resourcefulness is required to reach or adjust working agreements within departmental procedures and operating needs. Tact and judgment are requirements in obtaining or giving information of a confidential nature.

Key Competencies:
KNOWLEDGE:
*Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
*Knowledge of customer service skills.
*Knowledge of basic budget and accounting techniques.
*Knowledge of appropriate office etiquette.
*Knowledge of policies and procedures affecting work unit.

SKILLS:
*Skill in using computers and related software.
*Skill in using Navigate system preferred.
*Skill in composing letters and preparing reports.
*Skill in the operation and use of a variety of office machines and equipment.
*Skill in working with a diverse population.

ABILITIES
•Excellent time management and multitasking skills
•Computer literacy; Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Banner
•Ability to enter data efficiently, timely and correctly in order to meet deadlines
•Good planning and organizational skills
•Well-developed verbal, listening, and written communications skills
•Ability to work independently or as a team player
•Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
•Ability to maintain a professional appearance and manner
•Ability to contend with a wide variety of people on various issues
•Ability to work in a busy office with constant interruptions
Physical Requirements:With or without accommodation:
•Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
•Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
•Regularly work on repetitive tasks
•Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
•Regularly hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
•Regularly use headphones and earpiece
•Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
•Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
•Regularly understand the speech of another person
•Frequently bend to file and maintain files
•Occasionally lift 10-15 pounds

Job Conditions:
Office environment with controlled temperature. Moderate exposure to noise.

Lamar University Expectation of Quality:
Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

EEO Statement

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred QualificationsSecurity Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

SalaryCommensurateWork Hours Application Information

Posting Date10/04/2019Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial InstructionsPosting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, applicants must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE.
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
    • No
    • Yes
  3. * In what field did you earn your Bachelor's degree?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) maintains a list of Institutions Whose Degrees are illegal to Use in Texas. You can search for your institution on the THECB website at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/index.cfm?objectid=3D2801D0-1C9F-11E8-BC500050560100A9. Copy and paste this link into a web browser in order to search under "Fraudulent or Substandard Institutions" for your college/university attended for your degree. Please check your answer BEFORE you submit your application. HR is not responsible for checking your answer nor resubmitting your application back into the pool if you do not answer this question correctly.As part of your educational qualifications for this position, are you claiming a degree from any of the institutions listed on the THECB website referenced above?
    • Yes, my institution IS on this list & IS Not accredited.
    • No, my institution is NOT on this list & IS accredited.
  5. * How many years of Academic Advising experience do you have?
    • 1 - 2 years of experience
    • 3 - 5 years of experience
    • 6 or more years of experience
    • None
  6. * Please rate your knowledge and experience of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
    • Beginner - Knowledge of MS Office Programs (Word & Excel)
    • Intermediate - Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
    • Moderate - Knowledge & Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access)
    • Expert - Knowledge & Experience using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook))
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Letter of Interest
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcript 1
  2. Miscellaneous

Organization

Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.

Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.

Academics

A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.

Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have: 

  • Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
  • Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
  • Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
  • Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.

Athletics

Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.

LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.

Campus Life

A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.

Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.

Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.

Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:

  • Join a fraternity or sorority
  • Get involved in community service
  • Delve into a cause
  • Nurture spiritual beliefs
  • Start networking in future professions
  • Do all of the above.

LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.

History

Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.

Visit/Apply

Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu

To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions

 

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