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Department:
School of Applied Sciences
Job Summary:
Advises students on complex academic matters, such as course
selection and degree requirements, while maintaining appropriate
confidentiality, updates student advising records and contributes
to the development of academic advising-related programming. This
individual also works with students who pose retention risks to
ensure all students reach academic, personal, and professional
success. Provide direction and supervision to Advisor I.
Job Description:
- Receives, processes and responds to academic inquiries
according to established policies and procedures, handling requests
that require escalation due to complexity.
Serves as a main point of contact for students who pose
retention risks, providing complex organizational information about
educational options, academic requirements, and institutional
resources and addressing their needs.
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.
Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records
according to program policies.
Develops, plans and implements academic advising programs such
as workshops, panel discussions and guest speakers.
Provides leadership, guidance, and supervision to Academic
Advisor I positions.
Job Responsibilities:
Duties as assigned
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Relevant experience | 3 Years | Required
Compensation:
$46,904.00 - $70,366.40
Interview Requirement:
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.
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 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, national origin,
ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected
status.
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.