What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Educ & Human Dvlpmt
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
College of Educ & Human Dvlpmt
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S899P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
D
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
Provides comprehensive academic advising services to undergraduate students.
Major Duties
- Advises both enrolled and prospective undergraduate students on University, College and department academic curricular requirements, including admissions and general education requirements and requirements for specific programs, majors and minors.
- Explains graduation requirements to students and provides information about course prerequisites, alternatives, and equivalents.
- Creates, reviews and updates graduation plans with students to promote personal growth, academic excellence, career development, and timely degree completion
- Fosters a safe and inclusive environment to advance equity.
- Assists students with registration and may coordinate course scheduling.
- Assists with projects as assigned.
- May assist in recruitment and retention efforts.
- May evaluate student-athlete and NCAA compliance issues with athletic department personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
- One year’s relevant experience.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
- One year of experience working with college students.
- Demonstrated awareness of the diverse needs of students, faculty and staff from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Demonstrated commitment to working with culturally diverse students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated commitment to promote and participate in professional development focused on the unique needs of culturally diverse students, faculty and staff, including culturally responsive advising.
- Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related field specific to hiring college or higher education in general from an accredited institution.
- Professional academic advising experience at WMU.
- Familiarity with PreK-12 teacher education certification.
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
Additional Position Information
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at:https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/attachments/u152/2024/hr-staff-compensation-pay-structure-2024-25.pdf
Physical requirements and working conditions
Salary : $36,000 - $45,500
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