"Academic Advisor (Part-time, Non-Benefited) 1 position - Worcester State University"

TITLE:

Academic Advisor

DEPARTMENT:

Academic Success

SUPERVISOR:

Assistant Dean, Academic Success Center

SCHEDULE:

Up to 18.5 hours per week.

General Statement of Duties:

Provide walk-in advising support to undergraduate students across all disciplines. Serve as the main contact for students who are considering a withdrawal or leave of absence from the University. This person must have the ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals and to be perceptive and understanding of student concerns. Job requires extreme sensitivity and appropriate handling of confidential information and a professional approach to all responsibilities as outlined below.

Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a walk-in advisor to undergraduate students across all disciplines to answer general questions related to program and University requirements.
2. Meet with all incoming transfer students and evaluate transfer credit as it relates to general education and major requirements. Identify a first semester schedule for this population in consultation with the academic department.
3. Counsel students considering withdrawals or leaves of absence and assist them in filling out any necessary paperwork.
4. Serve as an undeclared advisor.
5. Assist with orientation programs, Open Houses, Congratulations Day, First-Year Student Registration Programs, and Transfer Advising.
6. Maintain working knowledge of computer systems including Image Now, Datatel, Accuplacer, Transfer Equivalency System (TES).
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, listening, and counseling skills.
3. Ability to interact with a very diverse group of faculty, students, staff, and university personnel.
4. Experience working in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in a related field.

Additional Information:

Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.

Hourly rate: $23/ hour