What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at East Tennessee State?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Academic Advisor
Department
Student Services, College of Nursing - 35600
Pay Grade
Job Category
Administrative
Job Summary
The ETSU College of Nursing, Department of Student Services is currently seeking to fill a full-time permanent Academic Advisor position.
The Advisor reports to the Assistant Dean of Student Services and is responsible for the professional advisement of Health Professions / Nursing Interest (HPNU)) students enrolled at ETSU and for meeting with prospective nursing students as needed.
This position ensures that all undergraduate Health Professions / Nursing Interest (HPNU) students receive accurate and timely information regarding courses, admission requirements, and ETSU policies. The role involves diverse activities requiring analysis, judgment, and alignment with broad principles, practices, and professional standards. Work is guided by objectives and expected outcomes with limited supervision, with complex or new issues referred to a higher level. The Advisor analyzes student situations to identify areas of concern, referring students to appropriate resources for issues beyond their expertise, while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Additional related duties are performed as assigned.
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch / meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including :
- Paid time off & leave
- 17 paid holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Health and life insurance
- Retirement
- Access to University facilities and services and much more!
Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at : https : / / www.etsu.edu / human-resources / benefits / .
ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.
Disclaimer : The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary
based on experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AS01507P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check?
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source?
FLSA Status
Exempt
Open Date
02 / 21 / 2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Administrative / Professional positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
The review of applicants begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Pursuant to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Vaccine mandate, candidates may be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
An official transcript may be required upon hire. Copies and / or unofficial transcripts will be acceptable for application purposes only.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
