Eastern Michigan University
College of Health & Human Services, Academic Advisor
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Ypsilanti, MI
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Part-Time
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TBD
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Academic Advising
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August 14th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Eastern Michigan University is hiring a College of Health & Human Services Academic Advisor. The advisor will counsel assigned students on curriculum requirements, academic and vocational issues, and support specific student groups including those with special needs and international students. The role also involves coordinating recruitment efforts and maintaining strong campus relationships.
Highlights
- Advise CHHS students on academic, career, and college planning issues.
- Assist with course selection, class loads, withdrawals, and credit transfers.
- Support advising programs for special needs, probationary, evening, international, and non-degree students.
- Conduct in-service training for advisors and advising assistants.
- Maintain relationships with campus offices such as Admissions and Records.
- Coordinate undergraduate student recruitment plans.
- Knowledge of CHHS coursework and degree programs required.
- Minimum one year experience advising college students preferred in CHHS disciplines.
- Proficiency in personal computers required; experience with BANNER and database software preferred.
- Master’s degree and teaching experience preferred.
College of Health & Human Services, Academic Advisor Full Description
Title: College of Health & Human Services, Academic Advisor
Employee Classification: PT
Pay Grade: PT 07
Division: Academic and Student Affairs
Subdivision: Director University Advising
Department: Academic Programming and Services
Campus Location: Main Campus
General SummaryAdvise and counsel all assigned students on CHHS curriculum requirements, vocational information, scholarship, and/or academic achievement problems.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Advise CHHS students on academic, career, and college planning issues and assist in the distribution of informationAssist students on issues related to CHHS programs and course, class loads, course changes, withdrawals, transfers of credit, etc.Assist in administering advising programs designed for specific students such as students with special needs, evening students, probationary students, international students, non-degree students, etc.Assist with in-service training seminars for advisors, graduate assistants and student advising assistantsMaintain relationships with all campus student academic and services offices, which may include, Admissions, Records and Registration, the Graduate School, etc.Adhere to any and all Eastern Michigan University standards, policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.Attend staff meetings and participate on University committeesIf applicable to area of assignment, adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.Coordinate undergraduate student recruitment plan.Perform related departmental duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge of CHHS course work and related degree programs; typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree.One year of experience advising college students, preferably with a focus on CHHS disciplines, is required.Written and interpersonal communication skills, in order to effectively interact with students, are required.Personal computer knowledge is required.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:A master's degree is preferred.Knowledge of and experience with student information systems, preferably BANNER, as well as database software is preferred.Teaching experience is preferred.
Special Instructions:N/A
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Advise CHHS students on academic, career, and college planning issues and assist in the distribution of informationAssist students on issues related to CHHS programs and course, class loads, course changes, withdrawals, transfers of credit, etc.Assist in administering advising programs designed for specific students such as students with special needs, evening students, probationary students, international students, non-degree students, etc.Assist with in-service training seminars for advisors, graduate assistants and student advising assistantsMaintain relationships with all campus student academic and services offices, which may include, Admissions, Records and Registration, the Graduate School, etc.Adhere to any and all Eastern Michigan University standards, policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.Attend staff meetings and participate on University committeesIf applicable to area of assignment, adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.Coordinate undergraduate student recruitment plan.Perform related departmental duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge of CHHS course work and related degree programs; typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree.One year of experience advising college students, preferably with a focus on CHHS disciplines, is required.Written and interpersonal communication skills, in order to effectively interact with students, are required.Personal computer knowledge is required.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:A master's degree is preferred.Knowledge of and experience with student information systems, preferably BANNER, as well as database software is preferred.Teaching experience is preferred.
Special Instructions:N/A
Appointment Percentage:
100%
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