"Honors Academic Advisor"

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY: Provides academic advice and counseling for honors students while they are matriculating and working toward degree completion at Central State University (advise from initial contact through graduation). Collaborates with colleagues and other units to create, implement, assess and refine systems designed to support student retention, persistence, graduation and progress toward earning honors designations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with all honors students to define and plan for achieving realistic educational goals.
• Monitor student progress toward achieving educational and career goals.
• Work with faculty and staff to develop and implement retention strategies, including intervention and early alert.
• Maintain complete and accurate records showing the student’s major, career plans, honors designation progress and other related information.
• Track and assure correction and updating of student academic records in Banner and DegreeWorks (e.g., to confirm that the major is accurately listed and track honors designation requirement progress)
• Assure collaboration among related offices (eg., registrar, assessment, career services) to track and assist students in meeting their academic goals.
• Engage students in conversations about the University’s core values, with a focus on the roles these values play in academic and life success.
• Match students with appropriate academic support and counseling services.
• Participate in University committees and projects related to student learning and academic success.
• Participate in advising workshops and other professional development activities as they become available.
• Review and approve students’ proposed class schedules.
• Track and advise honors students regarding progress toward General Honors, Honors in the Major, University Honors and International Honors designations.
• Teach one or more sections of USS 1000/ FYS 1101 or FYS 1102 each semester.
• Advise students on upcoming class schedule while away for study abroad.
• Assist honors students with housing assignments while studying abroad or their home country.
• Assist honors students with housing assignments.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in academic discipline.
• Previous advising or teaching experience at the college level.
• Previous experience working with international and/or honors students.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, faculty and administrators.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that involves some evening and weekend duties.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 0801664

Classification Title: Honors Academic Advisor

Department: Honors College

Department Contact Email: tspencer@centralstate.edu

Posting Date: 10/07/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Category: Staff - Monthly (Exempt)

Budgeted Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience

Required Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts