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Academic Advisor 1009 at University of Arkansas

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas





Job Description:

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Academic Affairs


Workstudy Position:

No



Job Type:

Regular



Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No



Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College


University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.

UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (501) 812-2839.



Department:

Advising and Career Services


Department's Website:



Summary of Job Duties:

1. Academic Advising to include the following:
a. Provide academic and career advising to current, new, and transfer students throughout the year
b. Provide career exploration activities
c. Participate in New Student Orientation activities to assist students in registration
d. Provide holistic advising services to students within the advisor's caseload
e. Assist undecided students to select a major and map a plan to degree completion
f. Help students examine interests and abilities, connecting to career choices
g. Assist students with resources and activities for job preparation and job seeking

2. Interpret and articulate test scores, prior college credits, and required developmental courses for desired degree.

3. Assist students with access to other campus services and resources to include but not limited to counseling, disability services and/or tutoring.

4. Demonstrate the ability to develop and provide programs and activities to engage students; thereby increasing student retention and persistence.

5. Participate in monitoring, intervention, and follow-up in the UA-PTC Early Alert system.

6. Provide intervention and support for students on Academic Probation and Suspension, as well as Financial Aid Warning and Suspension to increase retention and completion.

7. Participate in development and delivery of training for part time advisors and faculty advisors.

8. Assist UA-PTC recruitment efforts by participating in school visits and/or campus tours at designated times.

9. Other duties as assigned.



Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree.

Excellent problem solving, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Customer and solutions oriented with a strong commitment to customer service while maintaining compliance with policies.

Commitment to the mission of a comprehensive two-year college and an understanding of the different components of a student services operation.

Must be able to articulate and execute public speaking at a level students can understand and learn.

Must be flexible and willing to work longer hours during peak times.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Services, or Counseling is preferred.
Two or more years of experience working in academic advising, counseling, or any other higher education setting.


Salary Information:

$36,000 - $38,000


Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)


Optional Documents:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation



Additional Information:


Recruitment Contact Information:


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.



Pre-employment Screening Requirements:


University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.

No person at the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College will, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct under any education program or activity.

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.



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Frequent Physical Activity:



Occasional Physical Activity:



Benefits Eligible:

Yes
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