Academic Advisor - Architecture and Construction Management at KSU

Kennesaw GA

03 May, 2022

2:17 PM

Description

Job Summary Interviews and advises students regarding information, procedures and academic requirements of a specific program or major. Provides academic guidance and program information to students in the assigned college or program. Assists students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities and setting goals. Responsibilities 1. Provide high-quality academic advising services to current KSU students 2. Develops multi-semester degree planning following major curriculum guidelines, aligns students’ academic interests and aptitudes with appropriate professional goals 3. Connects students with appropriate academic and non-academic student services that promote their success, and maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of individual advising sessions 4. Meets formally with students to develop meaningful connections 5. Attends and participates in advising sessions for new and incoming students, both at orientation and in pre-orientation advising sessions with students and families 6. Develops partnerships with Enrollment Services to determine transfer credit evaluations and identify common challenges for transfer students 7. Utilizes and incorporates best practices identified through the analysis of reports/analytics related to advising activity, student success metrics, etc. 8. Contributes to the coordination of unit-level communication plans regarding key milestones, registration deadlines, academic resources, etc. 9. Monitors the retention, progression, and graduation of students within the assigned population, and offer proactive outreach for those students who are at academic or social risk 10. Membership and participation in professional development opportunities offered through KSU and state, regional, and national organizations (KSAAN, NACADA, NAAHP, etc.) Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Required Experience Two (2) years of related experience as an academic advisor (or closely related field) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Able to access to confidential student information Ability to interact effectively with students Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines Able to work evenings and weekends to support College initiatives, events and/or activities KNOWLEDGE Participates in ongoing professional development activities that enhance academic advising outcomes SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Banner, Nolij, EAB, Microsoft Office Suite, and other systems related to student support) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415 Background Check Position of Trust + Education Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf Please apply online at: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=241940&PostingSeq=1