Project Program Specialist

Arkansas State; Jonesboro, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Taleo is seeking an Academic Advisor to support current and prospective students by providing advising for degree progress, program requirements, and scheduling needs. You will coordinate registration days and engage in recruitment activities across campus to promote student success.

The role emphasizes strong communication, technology proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a collegiate setting.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with technology and software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to students, including international program requirements and graduation progress.
• Schedule advising meetings and assist with new student registration days.
• Engage in recruiting activities: area fairs, Ambassador Program, clubs, and Living Learning Community events.
• Coordinate with University Advising Center and other campus services to support student success.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure advising aligns with degree requirements.
• Participate in campus committees and maintain cross-department collaboration as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Technology proficiency

Multitasking

Job description

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Please note: Allpostings close at 12 A.M. CST on theclosing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

Provides academic assistance and educational development to promote student success for current and prospective students. This includes pre-professional semester schedule planning, scheduling of shadowing experiences, and answering questions about the program during advising or recruiting events.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides academic advising to students:
  • International Program requirements and advise accordingly
  • Monitor progress towards graduation dates
  • Schedules student advising meetings in a timely fashion
  • Facilitates changes of major, advising hold lifts, and advisor identification through internet Native Banner for all majors
  • Maintains accurate student records
  • Accurately advises students according to degree requirements
• Communicate with the University Advising Center
• Maintains good rapport with all student advisors
• Recruits and promotes programs by participating in:
  • Area career and academic fairs
  • Ambassador Program
  • BCoSM Clubs
  • STEM Den - Living Learning Community (LLC)
  • Honors College Days
• Assist with New Student Registration Days and Preview Days
• Serve on appropriate campus advisory committees
• Corresponds with all student services areas across campus and works fluidly with each department as needed in regards to the needs of student advisors
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must possess good written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with technology
Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Work with the Dean of Beck College of Sciences & Mathematics and the Dean of University College, as well as other individuals in the University Advising Center for training in areas of advising and retention efforts. Ability to work with target student populations in areas of academics and career planning. Must be comfortable speaking in small and large group settings
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with students in an educational setting, preferably in an advising capacity