NSU00485/NSU00305 - Professional Academic Advisor

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Norfolk State University is seeking a Professional Academic Advisor (grant funded) to support enrolled students in developing their educational plans and navigating deadlines, policies, and procedures.

The role emphasizes onboarding, guiding students toward academic goals, assisting with course registration or self-registration, and connecting students with resources such as financial aid and counseling services. A Master’s degree and 3-5 years of advising experience are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Working knowledge of academic advising models and best practices.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and interact effectively with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated computer skills and ability to conduct internet research and word processing; use of database software.
• Experience with student information systems.

Aufgaben

• Onboarding assigned students, including teaching them about deadlines, protocols, policies and procedures.
• Helping students develop educational plans that meet their academic goals and inspiring adherence.
• Registering students for classes, preparing them to register themselves or supporting their self-registration.
• Linking students to campus resources, such as counseling or financial aid.

Kenntnisse

Academic advising

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Diversity sensitivity

Student information systems

FERPA knowledge

Time management

Multi-project management

Teaching academic support

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in higher education or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Title: NSU00485/NSU00305 - Professional Academic Advisor

State Role Title: Education Support Spec III

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $53,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

“***This is a GRANT funded position***

Core responsibilities for professional advisors include:

• Onboarding assigned students, including teaching them about deadlines, protocols, policies and procedures
• Helping students develop educational plans that meet their academic goals and inspiring adherence
• Registering students for classes, preparing them to register themselves or supporting their self-registration
• Linking students to campus resources, as needed (e.g., counseling or financial aid)

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of academic advising models and best practices.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and interact effectively with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated computer skills, e.g., the ability to conduct internet research and word processing and utilize database software.
• Demonstrated ability to work with student information systems.
• Skill in effectively assessing a student’s academic needs, collaborating with a student to construct a plan to improve academic performance, promoting the student’s success and tracking results.
• Knowledge of the applicable federal and state regulations governing areas related to the responsibilities of the position including the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
• Experience teaching or facilitating academic support courses (i.e. study skills, first year seminar, etc.)

Additional Considerations

• Master’s degree and three years of academic advising experience in a college or university setting.
• 3-5 years of direct academic advising experience with an advising load of at least 300 students per term.

EEO Statement

NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: [phone]

Email: No Email Material Accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.