Academic Advisor (Pool)

Eastern Michigan University Careers; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University Careers is seeking an Academic Advisor on a part-time basis to advise and counsel students on curriculum, scholarships, and academic progress. The role requires collaboration with department staff and participation in advising programs.

The advisor will assist with training seminars and ensure compliance with university policies. The position is located on the Main Campus, with duties including advising individuals and groups, handling course changes, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree preferred.
• One year of experience in a counseling-related environment is required.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Basic personal computer knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of academic advising and counseling best practices is expected.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel all assigned students on curriculum requirements and academic planning.
• Provide general advisory and vocational information to students.
• Assist in administering advising programs for specific student groups.
• Attend staff meetings and participate on University committees.
• Adhere to NCAA, MAC and EMU policies and procedures where applicable.
• Perform related department duties as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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%