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Eastern Michigan University is hiring an Academic Advisor (Pool). This role advises and counsels assigned students on curriculum requirements, vocational information, and academic achievement concerns. The advisor supports students through course selection, credit transfers, and withdrawals, and partners with departmental colleagues on advising policies and training.

Highlights

Advise students on courses, class loads, changes, withdrawals, and transfers of credit.
Provide general advisory and vocational information to students.
Support advising programs for specific student populations, including those with special needs.
Assist with in-service training seminars for advisors, faculty interns, and graduate assistants.
Partner with departmental advisors on academic policies and procedures.
Participate in staff meetings and University committees.
Bachelor's degree required, with a master's degree preferred.
One year of experience in a counseling-related environment.

Academic Advisor (Pool) Full Description

Title:

Academic Advisor

Employee Classification:

Pay Grade:

PT 07

Division:

Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision:

Director University Advising

Department:

Academic Programming and Services

Campus Location:

Main Campus

General Summary

Advise and counsel all assigned students on curriculum requirements, vocational information, scholarship and /or academic achievement problems.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Advise students on courses, class loads, course changes, withdrawals, transfers of credits, eligibility for credit by examination and time extensions.
Provide general advisory and vocational information to students and assist in the distribution of information.
Assist in administering advising programs designed for specific students, such as students with special needs, evening students, probationary students, foreign students, etc.
Assist with in-service training seminars for advisors, faculty interns, graduate assistants and student advising assistants.
Assist Departmental advisors concerning academic policies and procedures.
Attend staff meetings and participate on University committees.
If applicable to area of assignment, adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
Perform related Departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of academic advising and counseling, course work and related degree programs, typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred.
One year of experience in a counseling-related environment, is necessary.
Written and interpersonal communication skills, in order to effectively interact with students, are necessary.
Personal computer knowledge is necessary.
Ability to perform physically active work of a light nature including occasional lifting requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to transport materials and equipment may be necessary depending on area of assignment.
Previous experience providing knowledge of academic areas of assignment may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional counseling licensure is desirable.
Teaching experience is desirable.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Appointment Percentage:

100%

Original Job Description

Title:

Academic Advisor

Employee Classification:

Pay Grade:

PT 07

Division:

Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision:

Director University Advising

Department:

Academic Programming and Services

Campus Location:

Main Campus

General Summary

Advise and counsel all assigned students on curriculum requirements, vocational information, scholarship and /or academic achievement problems.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Advise students on courses, class loads, course changes, withdrawals, transfers of credits, eligibility for credit by examination and time extensions.
Provide general advisory and vocational information to students and assist in the distribution of information.
Assist in administering advising programs designed for specific students, such as students with special needs, evening students, probationary students, foreign students, etc.
Assist with in-service training seminars for advisors, faculty interns, graduate assistants and student advising assistants.
Assist Departmental advisors concerning academic policies and procedures.
Attend staff meetings and participate on University committees.
If applicable to area of assignment, adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
Perform related Departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of academic advising and counseling, course work and related degree programs, typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred.
One year of experience in a counseling-related environment, is necessary.
Written and interpersonal communication skills, in order to effectively interact with students, are necessary.
Personal computer knowledge is necessary.
Ability to perform physically active work of a light nature including occasional lifting requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to transport materials and equipment may be necessary depending on area of assignment.
Previous experience providing knowledge of academic areas of assignment may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional counseling licensure is desirable.
Teaching experience is desirable.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Appointment Percentage:

100%

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