Academic Advisor for AHSS Students

To be considered for this position, interested applicants must apply online to Shepherd University's career portal -
https://jobs-shepherd.peopleadmin.com/postings/14573

Established in 1871, Shepherd University is a premier public university, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, offering a wide spectrum of academic programs to students in West Virginia, across the country, and around the globe. Thanks to our convenient location and affordable pricing, Shepherd is considered a second home to many residents of West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

Shepherd University seeks an Academic Advisor for AHSS students to join our team!

The primary function of this role is to provide holistic support, including academic advising, career counseling, and coaching for students in Arts, Humanities, and Social Science majors. The ideal candidate will offer informative and compassionate support through one-on-one advising sessions and take a proactive, creative approach to designing and implementing events and workshops that promote student engagement, academic success, and personal development. Reports to The Director of Academic Advising.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience supporting students in a college setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in related field (Higher Education, College Student Development, etc.)

College level advising and/or student support services experienceBanner and DegreeWorks (or similar program) experience

Proficient in use of social media platforms and website maintenance (Wordpress or similar)

Job Duties:

• Report to Director of Academic Advising in the Center for Student Academic Enrichment (SAE).
• Provide holistic advising (academic planning, career counseling, and coaching) to new, returning, and transfer first- and second-year students who are pursuing majors in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Provide students with information about alternatives and possible consequences of academic decisions. Proactively contact and meet with these advisees on a regular basis.
• Design resources and lead workshops and events that foster AHSS student engagement and success.
• Work closely with SAE staff to advise new students during all summer and winter advising and registration sessions.
• Maintain a record of all advising appointments through DegreeWorks notations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the Dean, Chairs, and faculty of the College of AHSS in order to understand and clarify advising expectations. Attend College and Department meetings, upon request.
• Maintain current knowledge of the degree programs and requirements to aid with student success. Stay current on the various AHSS majors and SU’s academic policies and resources.
• Represent the College of AHSS in speaking to prospective and newly admitted students during campus visits, Open Houses and other associated recruitment events.
• Participate on committees as requested, especially those related to improving the delivery of student services (e.g., Admissions and Credits, Student Success Committee, etc.)
• Assist AHSS students in completing course withdraw forms, course substitution forms, academic change forms, academic appeal petitions, and other forms as required.
• Work closely with other offices to connect AHSS students to support services, thereby fostering student success (e.g. Accessibility Services, Student Success Office, Counseling Services, the Academic Support Center)
• Promote events and opportunities through social media and SU’s RamPulse.
• Remain a mentor, career counselor, and success coach to all assigned advisees, even after their academic advising shifts to faculty advising.
• Support SAE Directors on all events and initiatives, as requested (e.g., career fairs, graduate school fairs, orientations, etc.)
• Participate in all trainings led by SAE Directors (e.g., academic advising, career counseling, and coaching professional development trainings)
• Maintain and expand a comprehensive database of internship and field experience opportunities for students in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS), fostering partnerships with organizations and developing new experiential learning opportunities.
• Assist students who drop-in to the Advising Assistance Center, regardless of major.
• Other duties as assigned by SAE Directors, the Associate Dean of SAE, and the Dean of the College of AHSS.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received on/before February 24, 2025.

Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check. We believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. Shepherd University offers generous employee benefits, including:

o 13 paid holidays

o 15 days annual leave (vacation) per year

o 18 sick days per year and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members

o Wide range of health insurance and other benefits

o 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks

o Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000 - $42,000