Job Title: ACADEMIC ADVISOR #00073718
Location: Rolla
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 37792
Hiring Department Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Application DeadlinePosted until filled with review of applications to begin August 13, 2021 Full Time/Part TimeFull Time, Benefit Eligible Salary$35,194 - $42,000/annuallyJob Description

• Guides students in developing and accomplishing educational plans.
• Advises students about scholastic programs and academic progress.
• Provides information to students regarding university resources to enhance academic success and problem-solving.
• Coordinates (e.g., compiles, verifies, prepares) materials, information, programs, etc. as assigned.
• Advises/provides support to current and prospective students in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering as well as students involved in an ME program at a partner institution.
• Performs standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, resourcing, etc., as necessary.
• Assists in the development and implementation of programs/projects according to plan and/or with guidance.
• Advise students on a variety of academic issues such as course planning and selection, degree programs, selection of a major/minor field of study, course schedules, scholastic probations, and all college/department policies and procedures as necessary. Initiate and maintain contact with students regarding academic progress.
• Maintain/update student files, both hard copy and electronic.
• Assist students with non-academic problem solving, provide general campus information, and refer students to appropriate campus resources (financial aid, disability services, learning center, international affairs, student health services, counseling center, and career planning and placement center, etc.).
• Assist faculty by providing information regarding college and department policies and academic rules.
• Assist with department program assessment data analysis and reports.
• Conduct individual and/or group advising sessions with students.
• Compose written documents (references, verification letters, response to student inquiries, etc.) as needed. Collect and analyze data relative to advising and student academic progress.
• Utilize web-based instruments (i.e. S&T Connect, Joe’SS and Schedule Planner) for advising.
• Utilize Excel, Word, Adobe, and potentially other software tools.
• Process all advising forms in and out of the advising office, send welcome emails, and assign advisors in Joe’SS.
• Advise students concerning the department scholarship program and coordinate the department scholarship program.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred.

A minimum of 3 years in higher education, academic office, advising, student development, or closely related experience is preferred.

Comments

The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.

Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

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