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Mississippi State University is Hiring an Academic Advisor Near Starkville, MS
Salary Grade: 13
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Department ProfileThe Department of Psychology is within the College of Arts & Sciences. It houses 20 tenure track faculty members, over 700 undergraduates, and about 40 doctoral students.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provides information to undergraduate and graduate students regarding degree requirements and advise appropriately with regard to academic deficiencies.
- Provides information to undergraduate and graduate students regarding Mississippi Department of Education certification requirements and advise appropriately with regard to teacher licensure deficiencies.
- Confers with faculty advisors and department heads relative to academic records, credits, policy and program requirements.
- Evaluates transcripts from other educational institutions to determine which courses meet requirements for specific curricula.
- Conducts registration for all first-time students. Requires full knowledge of admission process and academic program requirements.
- Assists with orientation, preregistration, and registration procedures.
- Answers email inquiries sent by prospective and new students.
- Assists the adult learner/transfer students throughout the semester, not just at the beginning of the term, to aid in retention.
- Compiles statistical data for various reports as requested.
- Performs the most difficult assignments with judgment and discretion.
One year of experience in academic records or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to communicate and relate to students and university personnel.
- Knowledge of word processing and spread sheet programs.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills required.
- Work in normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- No or very limited physical effort required.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementMSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.
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Job Summary
Part Time
Colleges & Universities
$42k-55k (estimate)
06/29/2024
07/27/2024
msstate.edu
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS
3,000 - 7,500
1878
MARK E KEENUM
$500M - $1B
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