What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor, School of Education position at The University of Mississippi?
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The University of Mississippi
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Department Summary
The School of Education, collectively, is a high-energy, engaging school. The SOE encourages interactions with colleagues and students, individual growth and development, and creates opportunities for these levels of engagement.
The SOE Student Advising and Field Experience Office focuses on working as a collaborate team to support our undergraduate students in their progression to degree completion. Our staff works to communicate effectively with students, faculty,student affairs administrators, and other stakeholders.
Role Specifications
Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page
Family - Student & Academic Services
Sub-Family - Academic Advising
Career Track / Level - P1
Grade - 5
42,640
53,310
63,980
Role Summary
Advises students on academic matters, such as course selection and degree requirements, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality to ensure students reach academic, personal, and professional success.
This position provides academic counseling to students, supports retention initiatives, maintains academic records, and assesses need for student referrals to other support services on campus. This position requires knowledge (training is provided by the University) in technical use of the platform for student records currently SAP, but transitioning to Banner.
Examples of Work Performed
General (daily) responsibilities in the advising office may include maintaining degree audit and updating student academic records, responding to emails / phone calls, checking grades and / or "benchmarks" for student progression, and meeting with students scheduled for appointments.
Peak advising appointment times are late February through early April and late September through early November. Additionally, the beginning and end of each semester is a more active time of in person appointments and communication with students.
Our office works with University student orientations. Accordingly, these sessions take place weekly from late May until mid July. We work with incoming students to discuss academic overviews of our degree program and advise and assist with booking / registering for classes.
Essential Functions
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
1. Receives, processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
2.Serves as a main point of contact for students providing basic organizational information about educational options, academic requirements and institutional resources and addressing their needs.
3.Counsels students in identifying and assessing their interests, skills and values to match appropriate fields of study and career options and refers students to appropriate institutional resources.
4. Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records according to program policies.
Minimum Education / Experience
Education : Bachelor's Degree
Substitution Statement : An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1 : 1 substitution basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Resume submission required
Cover letter not required but encouraged
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements : These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.
Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.
Physical Exertion : The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.
Vision : Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking / Hearing : Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.
Motor Coordination : While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms
Interview Requirements : Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity / Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Salary : $42,640 - $53,310
