Part-Time Advisor

Arkansas State University-Beebe; Beebe (AR); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Beebe is hiring a Part-Time Advisor. The role involves serving as an academic advisor, providing guidance concerning academic plans, and supporting students towards graduation. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and advising experience. This position offers a salary of $16.00 per hour. Join us in fostering an inclusive educational environment in Beebe, Arkansas!

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education advising environments.
• Ability to guide students in formulating educational plans.
• Knowledge of NACADA standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic and intrusive advising to students.
• Guide students in personal and educational goal setting.
• Assist students in resolving Course Program of Study issues.
• Support walk-in traffic and phone inquiries.

Skills

Academic advising experience

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Coaching students

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, social science, business or related field

Job description

Position Type

Part‑Time/Extra Help

Job Title

Part‑Time Advisor

Classification Title

Part‑Time/Extra Help

Campus Location

ASU Beebe

Job Description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This is a part‑time position reporting to the Assistant Director of Advising and Learning. The successful candidate will serve as an academic advisor, educational planner and advocate for prospective, new and current students; provide comprehensive advising and support concerning academic plans and progress, academic schedule, choice of major(s), activities, resources, and career objectives; coach students in making strategic decisions concerning personal and educational goals leading to graduation. The successful candidate will have academic advising experience in a higher education setting and excellent oral and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide holistic and intrusive advising to students using NACADA standards and best practices. This duty is performed regularly.
• Guide students through the process of identifying strengths and interests, formulating personalized educational plans, selecting classes, and developing strategies for academic success and a successful student experience. This duty is performed regularly.
• Work with students to resolve Course Program of Study (CPoS) issues. This duty is performed regularly.
• Assist with walk‑in traffic and phone calls if needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, social science, business or related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to those with a master’s degree, teaching/tutoring experience in secondary or higher education, and/or academic advising experience.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

$16.00 per hour

Background Check Statement

This position will be subject to a pre‑employment criminal, sex‑offender registry background check. In cases where pre‑determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Background Check Requirements

Criminal Background

ASU Beebe EEO Statement

Arkansas State University‑Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

Special Instructions to Applicants

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof. Applicants for this position with ASU‑Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU‑Beebe such as H1‑B, F‑1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

U.S. Department of Labor

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