Academic Advisor

Eastern Michigan University; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University seeks an Academic Advisor to counsel assigned students on curriculum requirements, scholarship, and academic progress. The role involves advising on courses, loads, changes, withdrawals, and credit transfers, with additional duties supporting advising programs for diverse student groups.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and at least one year of counseling-related experience, along with strong written and interpersonal communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of academic advising and counselling required or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard office software.
• Ability to perform light physical tasks up to 20 pounds may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on curricula, class loads, and course changes.
• Provide general advisory and vocational information to students.
• Assist in administering advising programs for special student groups.
• Participate in staff meetings and university committees.
• Adhere to NCAA, MAC, and EMU policies and procedures where applicable.
• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Skills

Advising

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Title: 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 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 counselling, 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%