What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Academic Advisor position at University of Missouri-Columbia?
The Trulaske College of Business Master's Program Office (MPO)
The Trulaske College of Business Master's Programs Office (MPO) seeks an experienced Senior Academic Advisor to support master's students and provide program services to master's business students and faculty. This position will be responsible for the following:
* Advise incoming and continuing master's students on all aspects of MBA or MS degree programs. This includes registration and enrollment, policies and procedures, degree requirements, petitioning for exceptions, administrative issues, personal issues affecting studies, departmental and campus programs, and graduation.
* Manage all accelerated master's student registration, advising and programing including special welcome event for accelerated students. Maintain working knowledge of undergraduate degree requirements and collaborate with undergraduate advisors to ensure smooth transition into accelerated program.
* Manage all graduate certificates within the college and partner certificates regarding certificate maintenance, recruitment of new certificates, course development, course changes, and collaboration with all advising departments.
* Analyze existing department academic policies, programs, and procedures as they relate to Trulaske College of Business master's students. Work with staff, faculty, and graduate student leaders to revise and update as appropriate.
* Manage graduation procedures by tracking the status of all master's degrees and completion timeframe.
* Provide student data and statistics about the master's student population and academic progress.
* Enhance and maintain effective communications and relationships within the Trulaske College of Business, MU and college professional organizations.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., occasional nights and weekends (2-3 times per semester).
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
* Demonstrates knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to international students
* Experience in understanding customer service perspective and needs.
* Experience in planning student activities.
* Experience in creating student activity reports.
* Experience in working in a higher education setting with diverse populations and cultures.
* Experience in using Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook).
* Experience in CRM systems such as MyZou and PeopleSoft
* Evidence of effective verbal and written communications, including grammar and spelling.
* Experience in composing, editing and proofreading written and electronic materials.
* Experience in meeting tight deadlines.
Salary Range: $44,262 - $57,000 a year
Grade: GGS 09
University Title: SENIOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
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Resume and cover letter
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo
Salary : $44,262 - $57,000
