Academic Advisor
- Employer
- Fayetteville State University
- Location
- Fayetteville, NC
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Academic Advising
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Academic Advisor
Position Number::001139
Full-time or Part-time::Full Time
Department::Biological Sciences and Forensic Sciences
Posting Number::0401349
SHRA/EHRA::EHRA (Non-Faculty)
Job Category::Professional
Hiring Range::"Commensurate with Education and Experience"
Minimum salary::"Commensurate with Education and Experience"
Maximum salary::"Commensurate with Education and Experience"
Overall Position Competency::Flat Rate
Description of primary duties and responsibilities::Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
The mission of the Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences is to provide high quality, student-centered academic programs and courses in the sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, the department provides each student with the opportunity to broaden his/her knowledge before deciding on a specific profession and being committed to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of Biological Sciences. Our diverse faculty prepares students through education, research, and outreach programs to become critical thinkers. We offer degrees in Biology and Forensic Science. Our highly qualified faculty are driven to prepare students for careers in government, industry, health-related professions, education, and to pursue further study in graduate or professional schools. The Department strives to develop abilities and values to serve our regional, national, international, and military communities, and create a nurturing and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.
Description of Work Continued::Primary Purpose of the Position:
The academic advisor would serve the Dept. of Biological and Forensic Sciences by advising Students in BS in Biology and BS in Forensic Science.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Advise students in the Dept. of Biological Sciences (BS in Biology and BS in Forensic Science)
Serve as initial point of contact for any student who declares their major within the Dept. of Biological and Forensic Sciences
Provide on-going academic advising for each student in the Dept. of Biological and Forensic Sciences
Provide guidance to students experiencing academic difficulty or other problems
Act as a liaison between the Dept. of Biological and Forensic Sciences and students, as well as other appropriate units within the university, such as Admissions, the Registrar, Catalog Officer, etc
Maintain records on Biology and Forensic Science majors and on advisor interactions with these majors using appropriate software.
Provide reports on majors, cohorts, and other advising or enrollment issues as requested.
Participate in programs designed to recruit and retain students and majors, such as the Fall Preview, Spring Open House, Majors Fair, First Steps, and Return2FSU.
Develop departmental advising materials, such as curriculum guides and newsletters, as needed.
Engage in any other academic advising related activities assigned by the Department Chair
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements::An earned master’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field from an accredited institution.
Some work experience in higher education, preferably in academic advising, counseling, admissions, enrollment management, or student affairs.
Yes
Additional Information for Applicants:All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement::This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Organization
Working at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville State University (FSU) is a member of the prestigious University of North Carolina System. Situated in southeastern North Carolina, FSU prides itself in being in one of the most diverse cities in the country and neighbor to one of the nation’s largest military installations – Fort Bragg.
FSU has a rich history that serves as genesis for its current status as a leading institution of higher learning. A year after the Civil War ended, the Phillips School provided primary education to Fayetteville’s black citizens, and the Sumner School provided intermediate education for this population. The two schools were consolidated in 1869 and dedicated in April of that year as the Howard School, in honor of the Freedman’s Bureau chief General O.O. Howard. Seven prominent African-American men pooled $136 to purchase two lots for the first building that housed the Howard School. Robert Harris was named the first principal of the Howard School.
In 1877, the Howard School became not just the first public normal school for African Americans in North Carolina but also the first state-sponsored institution for the education of African-American teachers in the South. It was renamed the State Colored Normal School in Fayetteville that year, Fayetteville State Teachers College in 1939, Fayetteville State College in 1963, and Fayetteville State University in 1969.
While FSU’s roots are as a teacher education institution, it now offers nearly 70 degrees at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels. Many of the programs are accredited by the top agencies. The university’s School of Business and Economics is endorsed by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB is one of the most prestigious and rigorous accrediting bodies for business programs in higher education. Currently, less than one-third of U.S. business programs and only 15% of the world's business programs have earned AACSB accreditation. Receipt of this distinguished accreditation provides evidence that FSU’s School of Business and Economics has established itself as a leader among business schools. Additionally, the Master of Business Administration program has been cited by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review as one of the best graduate business school programs in the country. The Department of Criminal Justice is accredited by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). FSU’s criminal justice program is the only such program in North Carolina to hold ACJS certification.
FSU is rapidly becoming a center for research and technology. In spring 2010, the university, in conjunction with the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, cut the ribbon on the Southeastern North Carolina Regional Microanalytical and Imaging Center. The center is home to the electron microprobe, an advanced imaging tool that magnifies objects up to 300,000 times.
FSU is a partner in the community. The institution has formulated a strong relationship with the local municipality and with civic and social organizations in the area. The institution enjoys its partnership with its military neighbors. In the coming years, as a result of Base Realignment
and Closure (BRAC), Fort Bragg will be home to more than 50,000 soldiers and some of the nation’s top military brass. To address their educational needs, FSU has implemented a degree in intelligence studies with plans to offer more academic programs with the military in mind.
Students who come to FSU know they will be learning in a nurturing environment from some of the top scholars in their respective fields. As they matriculate, they know their degrees will prepare them to be 21st century global scholars, change agents, and contributing members of society.
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