Student Success & Curriculum Advisor

Eastern Michigan University; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University is seeking an Academic Advisor (PT) to advise and counsel assigned students on curriculum requirements, scholarship, and academic achievement matters on Main Campus.

The role involves advising on courses, transfers, and policy interpretation, supporting special student populations, and participating in professional development activities. 100% appointment percentage; NCAA and university policies apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of academic advising and counseling and related degree programs; a bachelor's degree is required, master's preferred.
• One year of experience in a counseling-related environment is necessary.
• Written and interpersonal communication skills are essential to interact with students.
• Personal computer knowledge is necessary.

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 distributing information.
• Assist in administering advising programs for specific student groups (e.g., students with special needs, evening students, probationary students, foreign students).
• 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.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Personal computer knowledge

Job description

Eastern Michigan University is seeking an Academic Advisor (PT) to advise and counsel assigned students on curriculum requirements, scholarship, and academic achievement matters on Main Campus.

The role involves advising on courses, transfers, and policy interpretation, supporting special student populations, and participating in professional development activities. 100% appointment percentage; NCAA and university policies apply.