What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor-AAOC position at Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
Academic Advisor-AAOC
Salary $38,000
SUMMARY
The Academic Advisor for the Advising Center will work with new and current undergraduate and / or graduate students matriculating with the university. This position will work with students and faculty advisors to identify academic options, choose academic strategies, and generally achieve academic success. This position acts as a student resource for academic information and decision-making strategies, assisting students with advisement and enrollment and serving as a liaison for students to assist with questions regarding financial aid, billing, and any aspect of the educational experience at Southeastern. This position will work with other campus offices / departments including the Learning Center, Student Support Services, Career Management Center, Center for Instructional Design and Technology, and Library to assist with academic support activities. This position reports to the Director of University Advising.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Onboarding
- Communicates with prospective students regarding transfer evaluation, program acceptance, and graduation requirements.
- Creates an individualized degree plan for each student and assures plan is on file / in Colleague Self-Service.
- Identifies admissions and financial aid problems for new and current students and assists them with resolution of these problems.
- Ensures students understand how to navigate Colleague Self-Service and Canvas online classroom.
- For admitted students seeking to transfer credits, sends a copy of the student's transcript(s), course description(s), and prior course syllabus / syllabi to the program coordinator / director for review and / or approval. Informs the students of the decision and memorializes all communication.
- Ensures matriculated students receive information on program, steps in registration, and other support / student services.
Enrollment Services
Concierge Services
Reporting
Other
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)
1. Attendance and Dependability : The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
2. Communication and Contact : The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.
3. Relationships with Others : The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.
4. Safety : Employee works safely, attends safety training offered / required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree. Understanding of the needs of incoming students. Familiarity with non-traditional students and online learning. Knowledge of University services including financial aid, degree completion activities, and academic support programs. Excellent computer skills.
PREFERRED : 2-3 years' experience working with college age and / or adult students. Experience in academic support / retention programs and high degree of familiarity with SE support systems.
Founded in 1909 as a teachers' college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 5,500 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation's most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report's America's Best colleges.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is March 3, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse / dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 24 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual / vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.
Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.
SE is an AA / EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.
Notice to applicants :
It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.
Salary : $38,000
